Jaipur, July 3: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday said the Centre should extend reservation for OBC candidates in all-India quota of medical and dental seats.

"Congress president Sonia Gandhi has written to PM Modi urging the Central govt to extend reservation for OBC candidates in All India Quota of medical and dental seats. Even in the State/UT Medical education institutions," he said on Twitter. Sonia Gandhi Writes to PM Modi Over 'Denial of OBC Reservations' For Seats Filled Through NEET.

He further wrote, "Hope Government accepts the demand in interest of equity & social justice."

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