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Odisha govt. forms panel to study SEBC political backwardness

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Odisha govt. forms panel to study SEBC political backwardness
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The Odisha government on Wednesday constituted a commission to study the numerical strength, political representation and extent of political backwardness among the socially and educationally backward classes (SEBCs) in local self-government institutions.

The commission will be headed by retired Odisha High Court judge Justice Pramath Patnaik, according to a notification issued by the ST and SC Development, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Department.

Retired IAS officer Bijay Kumar Prusty will serve as a member of the commission and Sujata Mishra, Special Secretary in the department, will be the member-secretary of the panel, the notification stated.

The decision assumes significance as both panchayat and urban local body polls are scheduled to be held next year.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 8, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com
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