Various outfits demand 27% quota for backward classes; memorandum submitted to DC
Ferozepur, April 9, 2026: A large gathering of members from various backward class communities was held today at Gurdwara Saragarhi Sahib to deliberate on the implementation of 27% reservation in jobs and educational admissions in Punjab, in line with the Mandal Commission recommendations.
On this occasion, Bhagwan Singh Sama Noorpur Setha, President of the Shaheed Udham Singh Memorial Committee, Ferozepur, stated that neighbouring states like Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh have already implemented 27% reservation for backward classes. Even in Chandigarh, such reservations apply to educational institutions and jobs. However, Punjab currently provides only 12% reservation in jobs and 10% in admissions.
Iqbal Chand Pala Batti, National President of International Sarv Kamboj Samaj, addressing the gathering, highlighted that there is no provision of reservation for backward classes in the Panchayati Raj system in Punjab, from Gram Panchayat to Zila Parishad levels, unlike many other states. He demanded that 27% reservation should be implemented from the village level up to Parliament without delay.
Further details: Jaspal Handa said the National Commission for Backwards Classes wrote to the Punjab Government in May 2024, recommending a 25% reservation in jobs and admissions. He added that despite the passage of two years, no action has been taken by the state government.
Sukhminder Singh, President of the Ramgarhia community, raised concerns over the difficulties faced in obtaining BC category certificates and demanded the removal of the creamy layer limit. Gurbej Singh Tibbi, Chairman of Milkfed, emphasised that reservations for backward classes should also be implemented in the cooperative sector.
A large number of attendees collectively resolved to continue their struggle until 27% reservation is implemented in Punjab and to escalate the movement at the state level.
Later, the participants held a rally and submitted a memorandum to Deputy Commissioner Ferozepur, Ms Deepshikha Sharma.
Several prominent leaders and members, including Jasbir Singh Josan, Deepak Kamboj, Ranjit Singh, Lovepreet Handa, Jaswinder Kamboj, Advocate Sarabjit Kamboj, Babbu Batti, Sukhdev Raj Batti, Kashmir Chand, Pawan Kamboj, Sandeep Kamboj, Ram Krishan Kamboj, Angoor Singh, Sukhdev Singh Josan, Sukhwant Singh, Bhagwan Singh, Harish Kumar, Hukam Chand, Surinder Kamboj, Harpreet Batti, Major Singh, and Kuldeep Singh Dilaram, were present on the occasion.