Shillong, June 2: BJP leader Bernard N Marak has called for status quo on reservation policy.
The Tura MDC said on Friday said the 80% reservation for the Garo, Khasi and Jaintia is a unique structure which should not be disturbed.
“It has brought balance to the three communities for over 50 years and disturbing it might bring about catastrophic loss to the three communities. The legal aspect should be made known to every member of the three communities as a slightest change could lead to losing 30% of the present 80% we enjoy today,” Marak said in a statement.
He urged the Garo, Khasi and Jaintia to stand united to preserve the 80% reservation structure in the interest of the youths of the three communities.
“We can work out the differences internally and peacefully”, he said.
He said the Garos are not demanding more but there has been lapses in the past.
The BJP leader warned that the tension in the state over the issue might break the unity and disrupt the peace.
