Lucknow, Dec. 31 -- The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday issued a formal directive mandating the strict enforcement of reservation in all state government recruitments.

The order, issued under the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, emphasises that reservations for OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories must be applied strictly in accordance with the rules.

All Additional Chief Secretaries and Principal Secretaries have been instructed to ensure compliance. The order, issued by Principal Secretary (Appointments and Personnel) M. Devaraj, also emphasises strict implementation of reservation for women, persons with disabilities, and ex-servicemen.

The government has made it clear that any failure to comply with the reservation ...