Bhubaneswar, May 15 -- Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday emphasised that the BJP government in Odisha has taken a historic decision in favour of "social justice".

On Wednesday, the Odisha government approved 11.25% reservation for SEBC students in higher secondary, higher educational institutions and universities from 2025-26.

He asserted that the Other Backward Caste (OBC) community have been awaiting fair national representation through affirmative action. The Union Minister added that the previous governments showcased their attention on the issue but did not take any concrete steps into the matter.

"In the previous times, BJP Cabinet took a historic decision in the favour of social justice. At the national level, the OB...