West Bengal Assembly passed four significant bills, including one to control anti-social activities and public property destruction. Amendments to OBC reservation laws were also approved, reducing the quota to 7% for 66 communities, aligning with court directives. The government stated these changes follow High Court orders and aim to rectify past irregularities in community inclusion.

The two bills mirror similar controversial laws in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, said the officials cited above. | India News

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has remained one of India's most debated issues since the period before Independence. | India News

The broad language of the bills runs the risk of criminalising dissent and genuine civic discontent

West Bengal's Assembly has approved a bill to extend reservation benefits to 66 new classes under the OBC category. The legislation passed with a significant majority, though a…