Gujarat cabinet approves draft of the 10% reservation ordinance

Gandhinagar

Gujarat cabinet today approved the draft of the ordinance that will pave way for 10 % reservation to the economically backward sections of the non-reserved categories in the state.

Spokesperson of the Gujarat government and health minister Nitin Patel told newsmen here after the cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Mrs Anandibe Patel that the draft of the ordinance has been approved by the cabinet.

‘The draft put forth by the chief secretary has been approved. It would now go to the governor for issuance of the related ordinance on May 1, the foundation day of Gujarat,’ he said.

Earlier the ruling BJP after its core committee meet here today had announced the issuance of the ordinance. Following the party meet which was also attended by the national president of the party Amit Shah, an emergency meeting of the state cabinet was convened this evening.

– DeshGujarat