The Committee on Review of Reservation Policy held firm on its demand to scrap or split the reservation policy during its first talks with the Reservation Review Commission in Kohima.
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KOHIMA — The first meeting of the Reservation Review Commission (RRC) with the five-tribe Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CoRRP) was held on Wednesday at the commission’s office in Kohima.
Speaking to media persons after the meeting, CoRRP chairman Tesinlo Semy said that the interaction was “fruitful”, with detailed discussions held on key issues and findings.
He reiterated that the committee’s demand remains unchanged—either to scrap the reservation policy or to restructure it on a 50:50 basis.
He explained that this would mean 50% allocation for the open category and 50% reserved for the economically weaker sections, adding that the matter may be discussed further.
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Semy also said that the government had given the commission a six-month timeframe, which is set to conclude in May.
He expressed hope that the process would be completed within the stipulated time and deliver justice to all sections.
He clarified that while the commission was constituted on time, initial delays occurred due to technical issues, including the office not being fully set up, as well as disruptions caused by agitation.
When asked about the course of action if their demands are not met, he replied that the matter has not yet been discussed. “If there are valid reasons, we will consider them; but we will have to consult the apex tribal hohos,” he added.