Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi, who is facing backlash over comments seen as opposing reservations, clarified today that his party intends to "extend reservations beyond the 50 per cent limit.

Rahul Gandhi clarifies reservation stance, says 'Will take reservations beyond 50 per cent'

Rahul Gandhi, the leader of India’s biggest opposition Congress party, on Monday (Feb 5) promised a nationwide caste census and removal of 50 per cent cap on reservations if the INDIA bloc comes to power in the upcoming general elections.

India: Congress’ Rahul Gandhi promises to remove 50% reservation cap if INDIA bloc wins polls

Terming the Modi government's decision to provide 10-per cent reservation for the economically backward section in general category a move towards social justice, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said thousands of seats will be there in higher education institutions under the new category from the next academic session.

10% reservation for economically weaker sections a revolutionary move towards social justice: Prakash Javadekar

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Rahul Gandhi clarifies reservation stance, says 'Will take reservations beyond 50 per cent'

India: Congress’ Rahul Gandhi promises to remove 50% reservation cap if INDIA bloc wins polls

10% reservation for economically weaker sections a revolutionary move towards social justice: Prakash Javadekar