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“Uttar Pradesh government has eliminated reservations entirely from employment and education sectors”
Social media posts Claim dated 31 Jan 2024.
FACTLY rated thisFALSE

What FACTLY found

The Uttar Pradesh government has not abolished reservations within the state. In fact, in its recent recruitment advertisement, the UP Public Service Commission has outlined reservations in compliance with the relevant government regulations. Additionally, the Supreme Court has ruled on multiple occasions that candidates from reserved categories are eligible for seats in the general category

Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.

In short

This claim spread on social media around 31 January 2024. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 1 February 2024, 1 day later. Its rating was “FALSE”.

Where the claim appeared

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