Maharashtra Cancels Muslim Quota

The India — Maharashtra government, led by the India — Bharatiya Janata Party, cancelled the 5% reservation for the Muslim community in government jobs and educational institutions. This decision, formalized by a Government Resolution on February 17, 2026, revoked an earlier ordinance from 2014 issued by the India — Indian National Congress-India — Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar government. Opposition parties, including the India — Indian National Congress and India — Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar, have strongly criticized the move, labeling the India — Maharashtra government 'anti-minority'. Figures like Naseem Khan and Clyde Crasto have alleged injustice and a disregard for Muslim leaders. The cancellation also stops the issuance of caste and non-creamy layer certificates to Muslims under the Special Backward Category (A).