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- The Congress party has proposed a new legal framework to provide protection and economic support to the Extremely Backward Classes in Uttar Pradesh.
- The plan includes the introduction of an Act similar to the SC/ST Act to prevent atrocities against these communities.
- It also seeks to reserve 50 percent of government contracts worth up to 250 million rupees for OBC and EBC groups.
- Party leadership is currently considering the proposal for inclusion in the upcoming election manifesto.
What to watch next
- Approval of the proposal by the Congress party's top leadership
- Potential inclusion of these promises in the Uttar Pradesh election manifesto
- The impact of this focus on the party's relationship with upper-caste voters
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