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LS passes bill for BC panel
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The Lower House passed a bill for repealing the existing National Commission for Backward Classes to create a new more empowered National Commission for Backward Classes which will have chairperson, vice chairperson and three other members. PTI file photo
The Lower House passed a bill for repealing the existing National Commission for Backward Classes to create a new more empowered National Commission for Backward Classes which will have chairperson, vice chairperson and three other members. PTI file photo

The Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill that provides Constitutional backing to a national commission for protecting the rights and upliftment of Backward Classes (BC).

The Lower House passed a bill for repealing the existing National Commission for Backward Classes to create a new more empowered National Commission for Backward Classes which will have chairperson, vice chairperson and three other members.

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(Published 11 April 2017, 00:34 IST)