UP panchayat polls in 3 months: What happens to OBC quota, and what next
The Allahabad High Court ordered Uttar Pradesh to complete panchayat elections within three months, maintaining a 27% quota for Other Backward Classes (OBCs). With 12.58 crore voters, the state faces a significant electoral task ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls. The government is set to announce the election program soon, ensuring compliance with the court's directive.