UP DyCM Sharma welcomes 10% reservation in jobs, educational institutions

UP Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma Monday welcomed the Union Cabinet's approval for 10 per cent reservation in jobs and educational institutions for the economically backward section in the general category and said the slogan of 'sabka saath, sabka vikas' is truly reflected in the decision.

"For the first any government has risen above caste and religion and has taken a decision for the poor. This is a major step taken by the NDA government, and we welcome it," he told PTI.

"The slogan of 'sabka saath, sabka vikas' is truly reflected in this, and all the parties must welcome it, as there is no religion to poor and poverty," he said.

A constitutional amendment bill is likely to be tabled in the Lok Sabha Tuesday, the last day of the Winter Session. The government has also sought extension of the Rajya Sabha proceedings for a day to enable the passage of the bill.

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