''The Mizoram government seems to be in favour of giving OBC status to the Gorkhas in Mizoram even as the latter have intensified their long-standing demand for the same,'' the MSU leaders told the home minister.
''It is very insensible to include Gorkhas in the OBC category as that would enable them to enjoy more privileges than the Mizos, who are under Schedule Tribe, as per the All India Reservation Policy,'' the MSU observed.
Granting OBC status to the Gorkhas could also lead to a demographic invasion by the Gorkhas living in other states of India, the MSU expressed fears.
The Young Mizo Association, the apex Mizo organisation, had earlier voiced strong objection to granting OBC status to the Mizorams Gorkhas.
The YMAs opposition came in the wake of then Mizo National Front minister H Vanlalauvas remarks that the Mizoram government would do anything to ensure the inclusion of Gorkhas in the OBC category.
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