SC seeks written response on Nishad community's reservation quota

Summary

The Supreme Court has issued a notice seeking a written response on a petition demanding reservation quotas for the Nishad community in various government institutions.

Key Points
  • The Supreme Court has issued a show cause notice demanding a written response regarding reservation quotas for the Nishad community.
  • The writ petition was filed by Khajanti Mahato Naniya representing Nepal Nishad Ekata Samaj.
  • The Nishad community includes various subgroups and mainly resides in Tarai/Madhes districts.
  • The petition requests reservation quotas in civil service, semi-government agencies, the Nepali Army, Nepal Police, and other state institutions.
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