The Supreme Court emphasized that north-eastern states must ensure diverse and inclusive representation in public services. It upheld the 2016 BJP government's decision to cancel the interview-based recruitment process initiated by the previous Congress government in Assam due to irregularities and lack of representation from 16 districts.
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