RPI Opposes Maharashtra SC/ST Sub-Categorisation Proposal, Warns Of Statewide Agitation

RPI submitted a memorandum to Panvel SDO opposing Maharashtra's SC/ST sub-categorisation proposal, calling it unconstitutional.

RPI national president Ramdas Athawale warned of a statewide constitutional agitation if the proposal is not withdrawn.

The party argues that sub-categorisation violates Article 341, which recognises SCs as a single notified category.

RPI claims the proposal contradicts the Supreme Court's Indra Sawhney judgment, which prohibits sub-classification of SCs and STs.

The party says the government lacks reliable data on caste representation, making the proposal arbitrary and politically motivated.