Maharashtra Govt. scraps caste verification, validation process for Muslim reservation

The Maharashtra government issued an order scrapping the process for providing caste verification and validation certificates for Muslim reservation in the state. This effectively removes the existing 5% reservation for Muslims in government jobs, education, and other sectors, as the legal hurdles preventing its implementation have been removed. The decision has drawn criticism from opposition parties who accuse the BJP-led government of not valuing Muslim leaders within their ranks.