Maya sends quota reminder to PM

Besides,she has also suggested an increase in the existing quota for Schedules Castes to pave the way for the entry of some OBCs in it.

The CM favoured separate reservation for Jats and Muslims within the OBC quota in accordance with their population,but only after an increase in the existing quota.

Sources in the BSP said the CM wants to counter the Congress plan to reap benefit out of the Centre’s reported move to create a separate quota for minorities,including Muslims,within the OBC quota.

In her letter,Mayawati also reiterated her demand for giving reservation to the poor among the upper castes.

Elaborating on the need to write another letter to the PM,Mayawati said the issue was very sensitive.

Referring to the Sachar Committee’s reports,she underlined the need to give opportunities to minorities,particularly Muslims,for their progress in every field such as jobs and education.

She also reminded the PM of her earlier demands like reservation for OBC and SCs/STs in private sectors and the judiciary. She said there must be serious efforts for covering the poor among the upper castes under the reservation policy.

According to goverment statement,Mayawati requested the Centre to include OBC castes such as Kahara,Kashyap,Kewat,Mallah,Nishad,Bind,Kumhar,Prajapati,Dhiver,Bhar,Rajbhar,Batham,Turaha,Gond,Lonia-Chauhan,Pal and Baghel in the SC/ST list after increasing the existing quota.

CM to begin her state-wide tour from Wednesday

Lucknow: Chief Minister Mayawati is likely to begin her state-wide tour from September 28 to collect feedback about the development works and law and order. She had undertaken a similar tour in February and covered every district of the state. But she had to witness protest at several places across the state. “This time,she has planned to address people and she might directly interact with voters at different places,” an official said. Sources said CM may visit Shamli in Muzaffarpur and Hapud in Meerut district on the first day of her tour. “She might announce her government’s decision to create two new districts – Shamli and Hapud- in the state,” the official added. Sources said that she could visit Shambhal in Moradabad district also.