India News Highlights, 10 October 2026: Congress to challenge MP High Court verdict scrapping 27% OBC quota in SC

The Congress party has announced it will challenge the Madhya Pradesh High Court's verdict scrapping the 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the state's legislative council. The party has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of trying to 'weaken' the reservation system.

The High Court's decision, delivered on Monday, has been criticized by several political parties and social organizations, who argue that it will disproportionately affect the educational and employment opportunities of OBC candidates.

The Congress has also alleged that the BJP is trying to 'divide' the society by targeting the OBC community, which constitutes a significant portion of the state's population.

The party has called for a statewide protest on Tuesday to express its solidarity with the OBC community and to demand the restoration of the 27% quota.