The Uttar Pradesh government has informed the Lucknow bench of the High Court about its decision to establish a dedicated commission for backward classes before the forthcoming panchayat elections. This decision comes in response to a petition challenging the powers of the existing backward class commission. The report from this new commission will determine the reservation of seats based on the Supreme Court's directives, which mandate the existence of a dedicated commission prior to local body elections. The necessity for a dedicated commission arises from the current backward class commission's term, which was set to expire in October 2025. Although the government extended its term until October 2026, there are legal questions regarding its authority to function as a dedicated body. The petitioner's lawyer, Motilal Yadav, pointed out that if the original three-year term of the commission had not expired, it could have conducted the survey itself. The new dedicated commission will carry out a rapid survey of the backward classes. This move is significant as it aligns with legal requirements set forth by the Supreme Court and ensures that the representation and reservation of backward classes in the local elections are conducted fairly and thoroughly. The establishment of this commission reflects the government’s commitment to address the concerns of backward classes and to ensure adequate representation in the electoral process, thus potentially impacting the upcoming panchayat elections in Uttar Pradesh.