The Backward Classes Commission, which was constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri B. P. Mandal, has recommended that 27% of vacancies should be reserved for “backward classes,” in addition to the existing reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. This reservation will also apply to admissions in educational institutions. State briefly the points which may be urged in favour of and against the above recommendation. What are your views? (UPSC 1982, 35 Marks, )

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