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Caste census in works since 2024 polls
The BJP started discussing the issue with the top brass of the party’s ideological fount, the RSS, after last year’s general elections, party leaders said
Published on May 05, 2025 05:48 AM IST
Smriti Kak Ramachandran, New Delhi
AAP leader Sanjay Singh questions BJP on caste census
AAP MP Sanjay Singh accused the government of using caste enumeration to distract from the Pahalgam attack and upcoming Bihar polls, opposing BJP's stance.
Updated on May 02, 2025 08:13 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Caste census could change cap on reservations set by Supreme Court in 1992
But given that the courts have insisted on quantifiable data to justify state action, the caste census announced by the Union government on could change things.
Published on May 02, 2025 04:55 AM IST
Abraham Thomas, New Delhi
Caste census decision shows govt’s commitment to social justice: Pradhan
The cabinet committee on political affairs on Wednesday said the power to conduct caste-based survey rests with the Union government
Updated on May 01, 2025 01:16 PM IST
Oppn welcomes decision on caste census, seeks timeline
The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi called it the “first step” and “a new paradigm of development”
Published on May 01, 2025 05:44 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Caste census decision may take a year: Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi
His remarks came a day after a special cabinet meeting convened on the caste census report.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 08:07 PM IST
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Only unity of PDA will save Constitution and reservation: Akhilesh Yadav
Wishing people on the birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar, Akhilesh Yadav also targeted the BJP, alleging that they don’t believe in Ambedkar, Constitution, or democracy
Published on Apr 14, 2025 01:55 PM IST
GA to work for uplift of Dalits, EBCs, women of Bihar: Rahul
Congress leader who addressed a symposium on ‘Save the Constitution’ maps out the Congress preferences for its alliance with RJD and others for the upcoming assembly elections in the state
Published on Apr 07, 2025 06:51 PM IST
Vijay Swaroop, Patna
BJP govt conspiring to end quota through privatisation: Akhilesh
Akhilesh Yadav alleges BJP's privatization efforts threaten jobs and reservation for backward classes, claiming it benefits capitalists and undermines constitutional rights.
Updated on Mar 02, 2025 08:34 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Saffron party out to lure Dalits to counter SP’s PDA pitch
The BJP has come up with ‘Samajik Nyay’ seminars to connect with Dalit intellectuals and youths to apprise them about various initiatives of the party for their welfare
Published on Feb 28, 2025 05:14 AM IST
Karnataka govt committed to implementing caste census report: Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah affirmed the government's commitment to implementing the caste census report, emphasizing its scientific basis.
Published on Feb 19, 2025 11:11 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
How caste, religion and opportunity will shape 2025
This argument will take place during the Delhi and Bihar elections, in Parliament, on the streets, in the media and on social media
Published on Jan 01, 2025 02:18 PM IST
‘I’m from a party that can never insult Ambedkar’: Amit Shah slams Congress
Denying the Congress’s charge that his statement made in the Upper House was an insult to Ambedkar, Amit Shah said his statement is on the record of the House and should not be misconstrued
Published on Dec 18, 2024 06:29 PM IST
HC stays 75% local jobs quota in Jharkhand private sector
Jharkhand high court stays law reserving 75% of private-sector jobs for locals with salaries up to ₹40,000, citing concerns over skilled manpower.
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 04:45 AM IST
C Raj Kumar, Ranchi
SC raises questions on Calcutta HC order that refused OBC tag to 77 communities
The bench asked whether misuse of a provision providing for reservation could be a ground to set it aside
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 10:41 PM IST
Abraham Thomas
Demand raised for SC/ST reservation at AMU
The demonstrators, comprising students from various colleges and supported by leaders from right-wing organisations and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), criticised the university administration for not complying with constitutional provisions on reservation.
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 08:58 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Agra
Maharashtra polls: Priyanka Gandhi challenges PM Modi on caste census, reservations; invokes Balasaheb Thackeray
Priyanka while addressing a rally in Shirdi on Saturday challenged PM Modi to publicly commit to conducting a caste census and lifting the 50% cap on reservations
Updated on Nov 17, 2024 07:08 AM IST
Assembly Polls: The million mutinies of Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, caste-based agitations intensify ahead of elections, with Marathas, OBCs, and Dhangars vying for reservation
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 12:14 PM IST
No use bowing before Shivaji after destroying Constitution: Rahul Gandhi
Speaking at the ‘Samvidhan Samman Sammelan’ in Kolhapur, Gandhi held up a copy of the Constitution, calling it a symbol of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s ideas.
Updated on Oct 06, 2024 04:48 AM IST
Final phase of J&K polls today, Akhilesh gives campaign a miss
As Jammu and Kashmir's final election phase unfolds, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav skips campaigning, focusing on key issues like reservation and Agniveer.
Updated on Oct 01, 2024 08:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Simplify Kunbi caste certification for Marathas, recommends report
The third report of the Shinde committee said that the government had found 5.4 million documents related to Marathas which proved their Kunbi lineage
Updated on Oct 01, 2024 09:45 AM IST
Nadda targets Congress, says it’s devoid of ideology, agenda
Union minister and BJP national president JP Nadda on Sunday alleged that the intelligent students had to stand in queues for employment during the previous Congress government and jobs were given on the basis of ‘kharchi-parchi (recommendation and money)’.
Updated on Sep 30, 2024 06:52 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Rohtak/panchkula
IIM-A introduces quotas for admissions into PhD programme
IIM Ahmedabad's doctoral programme, which commenced in 1971, did not allow admission through quotas for reserved categories so far. Read details below.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 11:09 AM IST
Congress ‘anti-Dalit’ party, it ‘insulted’ Kumari Selja: Amit Shah at rally in Haryana
The Congress has always insulted Dalit leaders and only Prime Minister Narendra Modi can protect the SC and OBC reservation, the Union Minister said.
Published on Sep 23, 2024 06:09 PM IST
Press Trust of India, Chandigarh
‘No stone pelter, terrorist will be released in J&K’: Amit Shah
Amit Shah also slammed the NC-Congress leaders' remarks on reservation, and said nobody will be allowed to touch reservation given to deprived sections.
Published on Sep 22, 2024 01:34 PM IST
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Dynasts handed J&K’s youth stones and guns, BJP replaced them with books: Amit Shah
Amit Shah criticized dynastic families in Kashmir, claiming they armed youth with violence, while BJP promotes education and development ahead of polls.
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 08:32 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Entire Gandhi family is against reservation: BJP SC Morcha chief
BJP's Lal Singh Arya claims Congress and the Gandhi family are anti-reservation, citing Rahul Gandhi's recent US remarks as evidence.
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 06:04 AM IST
Mahayuti fails to take decision on Dhangar reservation
Maharashtra's government delayed a decision on Dhangar ST status, prompting protests. Community leaders seek legal clarity and extended committee support
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 09:32 AM IST
‘Dalits will launch Jute Maro Andolan against Rahul Gandhi’: Union minister
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale attacked Rahul Gandhi over his comments on reservation during his visit to US.
Published on Sep 13, 2024 05:08 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi says reservation remark ‘misinterpreted’: ‘Let me make it clear…’
Rahul Gandhi issued a clarification after his remarks on India's reservation system sparked a political backlash.
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 07:34 AM IST