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113 castes removed from OBC list in Bengal, CM flags job impact and misinformation in Assembly

  • 113 castes removed from Bengal's OBC list, may affect students applying for jobs under reserved category
  • OBC Commission recommended re-inclusion of several castes, surveys ongoing and decision currently under consideration
  • CM Mamata says social media filled with fake news about OBC issue, warns of confusion due to misinformation

10 Jun 2025

113 castes removed from OBC list in Bengal, CM flags job impact and misinformation in Assembly

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee informed the state Assembly that 113 castes have been excluded from the state’s OBC list. She said this decision may affect students seeking jobs under OBC reservation. “It will create inconvenience in providing jobs to students,” Banerjee stated during her address.

She added that the OBC Commission has already recommended re-inclusion of several of these communities, and the matter is currently under consideration. The Chief Minister also mentioned that the state has a total of 140 OBC categories and multiple surveys are in progress to address community status under the OBC list.

Banerjee further alleged that false information is being spread regarding OBC status on social media. “Social media is filled with fake news,” she said, adding that misinformation related to OBC classifications is causing confusion. She urged for caution and clarity while the matter is being handled.

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