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.
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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.
The issue of the Muslim quota has the potential to polarise SCs, STs, and OBCs along religious lines in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. It benefits the BJP.
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The youth of the nation have great expectations from Chirag Paswan. But it seems as if he is more interested in the dirty caste politics of Akhilesh and Tejaswi Yadav.
One has to take a step back and introspect if Chirag Paswan is indeed a leader the youth of this nation can look up to.
The youth of the nation have great expectations from Chirag Paswan. But it seems as if he is more interested in the dirty caste politics of Akhilesh and Tejaswi Yadav.
One has to take a step back and introspect if Chirag Paswan is indeed a leader the youth of this nation can look up to.