Meghalaya VPP Chief Urges 7% Reservation Boost for Khasi Community

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VPP Chief Demands 7% Khasi Reservation Hike, CM Warns of Judicial Scrutiny

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News18•25-02-2026, 23:00

VPP Chief Demands 7% Khasi Reservation Hike, CM Warns of Judicial Scrutiny

•VPP president Ardent Basaiawmoit seeks 7% increase in reservation for Khasi community, maintaining 40% for Garos.
•Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma cautions against changes, fearing judicial scrutiny and legal challenges.
•Basaiawmoit argues Khasi population nearly doubles Garos, justifying a 47% quota within the 50% ceiling.
•Expert committee recommended retaining the 1972 policy with a roster system, not major structural changes.
•CM emphasizes balancing community aspirations with constitutional mandates and focusing on socio-economic backwardness.

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