Which government decision led to the rise of the 'Mandal issue' in Indian politics?

Enforcing OBC reservations in central government jobs

In the politics of the 1990s another notable occurrence revolved around the emergence of the 'Mandal issue' on the national political stage. This development transpired after the 1990 decision made by the newly-formed National Front government to enforce the Mandal Commission's proposal, which advocated reserving central government jobs for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs). This move triggered fervent and often violent 'anti-Mandal' demonstrations in various regions of the country. The conflict between advocates and critics of OBC reservations came to be known as the 'Mandal issue,' leaving an indelible impact on the political landscape from 1989 onward.