Meghalaya Debates Reservation Policy Amid Proposal to Increase Khasi Quota

In Meghalaya, VPP leader Ardent Basaiawmoit has proposed increasing the Khasi community's reservation quota by 7 percent to 47%, while maintaining 40% for the Garo community, citing demographic changes and constitutional provisions. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma defended the existing 50-year-old reservation policy, emphasizing cautious review and adherence to constitutional safeguards, noting that abrupt changes could face judicial scrutiny. The expert committee recommended retaining the current framework with improved monitoring and a roster system.