This Article is From Apr 11, 2010

Women's Bill: Munde asks for OBC sub-quota

New Delhi: Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Gopinath Munde wants an Other Backward Classes (OBC) sub quota in the Women's Reservation Bill.

He also wants a headcount of OBCs in the 2011 Census exercise, arguing that this is imperative if benefits of government schemes are to adequately reach the OBC population.

"OBC count should be included in the census. It was not being done because some people fear OBCs will come together once they know their true strength," he said.

Munde also appeared to be in agreement with the demand for a sub-quota for OBC women in the Women's Reservation Bill.
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