Remove 'creamy layer' concept while giving reservation to OBCs: BJP MP

NEW DELHI: A strong plea for removing the concept of 'creamy layer' while giving reservation to Other Backward Classes was made by a BJP member in the Lok Sabha today, contending that such a course of action would help backwards.

Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Rajen Gohain wondered as to why "a division was created between 'creamy layer' and non-creamy layer".

He wanted to know on what basis this concept had come into existence and wanted to do away with this "injustice" at once.

It was instantly supported by his party colleague Hansraj Ahir, who also wanted direction from the Centre to Maharashtra to give a fair deal to students belonging to OBC communities on the issue of fees and scholarships.

He said "injustice" is being done in this regard to students in Yavatmal, Gadchiroli and Chandrapur districts.