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1 2 3 Aizawl: Council of ministers have not taken a final decision on granting other backward classes (OBC) status to the Gorkhas living in Mizoram. However, the state govt favours granting OBC status under the central govt's reservation. Minutes of the council of ministers' meeting held on Dec 20 were released to the public on Monday, delayed due to chief minister Lalduhoma's attendance at the 72nd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Agartala before giving approval, an official statement said. The council of ministers said Gorkhas living in Mizoram cannot be granted OBC status based on the Mandal Commission's recommendations, as the Gorkha community is not more backward than other communities in social, educational, and economic fields. "However, the Mizoram govt favours granting OBC status to the Gorkhas living in the state under the central govt's reservation. OBC status may be granted if an in-depth study finds that the reservation will not affect state govt job reservations in the future," the decision stated. Mizoram govt's constituted permanent body has long recommended granting OBC status to the Gorkhas who have been living in the state since 1950 and their descendants. However, state govt failed to implement the recommendations of the permanent body apparently due to opposition by the central committee of the young Mizo association (YMA), the most powerful civil society in the state. According to the 2021 census conducted by the Mizoram govt, there are 7,686 Gorkhas who have been residing in Mizoram prior to Jan 26, 1950, along with their direct descendants. Despite their longstanding presence in the state, the Gorkha community does not enjoy the same rights and benefits as other state residents, especially in job reservations under the central govt. The last council of ministers' meeting deferred the decision on the issue despite the Gauhati high court's order in Feb last year requiring the Mizoram govt to disclose its reasons if it does not agree with the recommendation to grant OBC status. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , Location Guesser and Mini Crossword . Spread love this holiday season with these Christmas wishes , messages , and quotes .The Disconnect Between Friday Khutbas And Current Affairs: Need To Revive The Essence Of The Pulpit
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