On 17 February, the Mahayuti government issued a fresh government resolution formally cancelling all earlier decisions & circulars linked to the 2014 Muslim quota framework.
This census will map both the numbers and the incomes of various caste groups. Thereby providing a basis for those who call to exclude the 'creamy layer' from SC/ST reservation.
Karnataka CM reignites quota debate, backs reservation in the private sector, hinting at raising the cap to 75%, linking opposition to reservation to 'upper caste' entitlement.
A division or district-wise recruitment model will not take away anyone’s rights; it will give meaning to those rights across the map. It will replace competition with fairness.
Under internal reservation matrix, of 17% reservation for SCs, groups such as SC-Right & SC-Left given increased allocation of 6% each, and Category C, or ‘touchables’, given 5%.
New Delhi: The INDIA bloc Wednesday pledged to introduce a law to prevent atrocities against Extremely Backward Castes (EBCs) in poll-bound Bihar, even as...
The CM has for decades been advocating for Kurubas' inclusion in the ST fold, which would not just further consolidate his support base but also become part of his legacy.
Parliamentary panel noted in its report that, as per data from Dept of Higher Education, private HEIs reportedly have 40 percent OBC, 14.9 percent SC, and 5 percent ST students.
Some BPCL contractors challenged guidelines issued by Centre on 18 August 1994. Policy mandates reservation to SC/ST bidders in transport contracts by oil marketing companies.
The participation of middle powers in platforms such as the G20, ASEAN, AUKUS dialogues, and regional security forums positions them as brokers between competing interests.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution is meant for the protection of indigenous people of north-east India. Ladakh has got nothing to do with the Sixth Schedule. The founding fathers of the nation never intended the Sixth Schedule to be enforced on any other region in India with the exception of the north-east.
Mr. Sonam Wangchuk should study the debates and discussions of the Constituent Assembly.
Besides, who do the Ladakhis need “protection” from? Do they consider Indian citizens hailing from other states as threats? Do they look upon non-Ladakhis as unwanted outsiders?
Shame on Mr. Wangchuk and his supporters!
The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution is meant for the protection of indigenous people of north-east India. Ladakh has got nothing to do with the Sixth Schedule. The founding fathers of the nation never intended the Sixth Schedule to be enforced on any other region in India with the exception of the north-east.
Mr. Sonam Wangchuk should study the debates and discussions of the Constituent Assembly.
Besides, who do the Ladakhis need “protection” from? Do they consider Indian citizens hailing from other states as threats? Do they look upon non-Ladakhis as unwanted outsiders?
Shame on Mr. Wangchuk and his supporters!