Reservations Debate
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Why are SCs among Buddhists and Sikhs given reservations, but not Dalit Christians and Muslims?
Sociologist Satish Deshpande discusses reservations, the need for political will to collect disaggregated caste data and why sub-quotas will be a positive step.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
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TN creates panel for caste-based survey as PMK renews demand for 20% quota in jobs, education
The Pattali Makkal Katchi has claimed that Vanniyars account for 25% of the state’s population, but have only 8% representation in government jobs.
Scroll Staff
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Bengal’s universities are progressive bastions – so what explains resistance to OBC reservations?
Backward caste Muslims in West Bengal feel shortchanged by the non-implementation of the state government’s reservations rules.
Adil Hossain
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As the India growth story peters out, desperate states turn to nativist quotas
A consensus seems to be developing politically on reserving state jobs for locals.
Shoaib Daniyal
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‘States can’t be forced to give reservations in government job promotions’: Supreme Court
The court said such reservations were not a fundamental right.
Scroll Staff
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Anglo Indians petition government to reconsider decision on revoking nominations to legislatures
Two members are nominated from the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha and one each to 13 state Assemblies.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Quota for SCs and STs to be extended in Lok Sabha and state legislatures, Centre approves proposal
The government is looking to extend the reservation, which was set to expire on January 25, 2020, by 10 years.
Scroll Staff
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RSS clarifies Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks on reservation, calls controversy around it needless
The group said that its chief had only stressed on mutual discussions in harmony within the society to address a problem.
Scroll Staff
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Andhra Pradesh government reserves 75% jobs in private industrial units for residents
The new rules will apply to joint ventures as well as projects under public-private partnerships.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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SC seeks response from Centre, CBSE on 10% quota for economically weaker sections in teacher test
The vacation bench had dismissed the plea on Monday and later agreed to hear it on Thursday.
Scroll Staff
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Quota in promotions: SC upholds validity of Karnataka order granting reservation to SC/ST employees
The court said the law does not lead to usurpation of judicial power by the state legislature.
Scroll Staff
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University teachers’ hiring is stuck as ordinance restoring old reservation system came too late
Since the model code is in place, higher education institutions need to take the election commission’s permission to start recruitment.
Shreya Roy Chowdhury
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