TN government will follow 69 percent reservation

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K.Palaniswami on Tuesday said the government will follow the existing 69 per cent reservation policy in medical college admissions.

Speaking in the Assembly on the issue of 10 per cent reservation of economically weaker sections (EWS), Palaniswami said a decision will be taken on the issue after discussions with recognised political parties.

Palaniswami said the government will not take a unilateral decision.

Earlier DMK President M.K.Stalin queried the state government's stand on the 10 per cent reservation for EWS. He also asked the government to call for an all party meeting to discuss on the issue.