LUCKNOW, June 22 -- In a fresh impetus to its outreach among Other Backward Classes (OBCs), the OBC wing of the Uttar Pradesh Congress will observe 'Arakshan Diwas' on June 25, a day before the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj, revered as a visionary social reformer and a pioneering champion of social justice, equality, and education for marginalised communities. A 'Backward Class Mahasammelan', to be held across all 18 divisions in state, will also be launched.

"Opposing government's persistent discriminatory and biased attitude, a campaign focusing on social security, social harmony, and brotherhood will run across Uttar Pradesh. Public opinion will be mobilised against the BJP government regarding issues such as paper ...