What is the Mandal Commission Report?
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The Mandal Commission Report, officially known as the "Report of the Second Backward Classes Commission," was a significant document in Indian socio-political history. Formed in 1979 under the chairmanship of B.P. Mandal, the commission was tasked with identifying and recommending measures for the upliftment of socially and educationally backward communities in India.
Published in 1980, the Mandal Commission Report recommended the implementation of reservations in government jobs and educational institutions for Other Backward Classes (OBCs), apart from the existing reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). The report aimed to address historical social and educational disadvantages faced by OBCs, ensuring their equitable representation in public services and educational institutions.
The implementation of the Mandal Commission's recommendations in 1990 by the then Prime Minister V.P. Singh's government led to widespread debates, protests, and discussions on the issue of reservations. While the move was aimed at social justice and inclusivity, it sparked considerable controversy and political repercussions, highlighting the complex and sensitive nature of affirmative action policies in India.