Thiruvananthapuram MP's remarks come at a time when his party has criticised the scheme, with some even within the NDA slamming it for lack of reservation in appointments made through it.
The British used these caste surveys to create divisions in Indian society and cement their rule. This is why data of this nature was not collected post-Independence.
Court has affirmed jurisdiction of states to sub-classify SCs/STs to grant them separate quota within reserved category, says ultimate aim is to realise real equality in the country.
Politics that fosters anti-migrant sentiments directly endangers the livelihoods of 3 out of every 10 workers in a city. Don't disrupt economic growth engines by reserving jobs solely for locals.
Rohini Commission was set up in 2017 to examine sub-categorisation of OBCs and ensure equitable distribution of quota benefits. It submitted its report to President Murmu last July.
Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Jharkhand passed bills for local reservation in the private sector in 2019, 2020, and 2021, respectively. But all these laws are under legal scrutiny.
The consolidated support of orthodox and nationalist voters gave a boost to BJP’s electoral performance post-1990s. Now, the Opposition is trying to woo them.
In interview with Dainik Jagran, the PM says Congress is doing polarisation in guise of introducing religion-based quota, adds that him linking Rahul with Pakistan was 'based on facts'.
The politics of fear impacts voting behaviour and has consequences on marginalised communities, particularly Muslims and Dalits. It hurts them in terms of long-term policy measures.
A stunted middle class may be a direct result of extreme inequality. Folks at the top don’t see teeming masses as a meaningful market, except for utilities, soap, short videos, and personal loans.
Based on inflation figures for the last three months, RBI is expected to look for confirmatory evidence that can mark the beginning of a sustained decline in core inflation.
It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
He is the only MP, it seems, who does not ask his manager to cook his meals.
Govt has already put this scheme, on hold. May be that it wishes to revisit the entire gamut thereof.
Mr. Tharoor has always been a voice of sanity and reason.