In a recent address in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized opposition parties for their past alliances with the mafia, claiming they now hinder the state’s development. He emphasized the importance of unity, recalling how disunity has historically led to setbacks, including the long wait to rebuild the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya. ...
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi recently criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming he fears discussing the caste census and is against the rights of the ‘Bahujans.’ Gandhi asserted that the Congress party is committed to protecting reservation policies from the BJP’s alleged misinformation. He emphasized that the Congress and the INDIA coalition aim to remove the ...
As Haryana’s assembly elections approach, divisions within the Congress party are growing, providing an advantage to the BJP. The BJP accuses Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi of only pretending to support Dalits and backward classes. Bhupinder Hooda emphasized that any insult to party member Kumari Selja will not be tolerated, recognizing the significance of ...
An FIR has been filed in Lucknow against journalists Abhishek Upadhyay and Mamta Tripathi for their posts on the microblogging platform X. They questioned the appointment of officers from a specific caste to key positions in Uttar Pradesh. The complaint was lodged by Pankaj Kumar, who identifies as a freelance journalist, at the Hazratganj police ...
 "Caste inequality in India shapes economic prospects, prompting debates on focusing support for lower castes versus broader poverty alleviation.")
Inequality in economies often stems from inherited advantages, not just wealth but also social status. In India, caste plays a significant role in shaping economic opportunities, particularly for those from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC), collectively known as lower castes. While affirmative actions aim to uplift these groups, there ...
 "Bihar’s Tejashwi Yadav Leads Caste Survey Protest Amid Legal Showdown")
Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal and former deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, announced that his party will protest on September 1, demanding the inclusion of the 2023 caste survey findings in Schedule 9 of the Indian Constitution. He stated that the state government had previously provided a 65% reservation for OBC, ...
 "Haryana Races: Caste Dynamics and Political Turbulence Heat Up")
As the Haryana Assembly elections approach, with polling set for October 1 and nominations closing on September 12, candidate selection is heating up. Aditi Phadnis highlights the significance of caste dynamics, focusing on the influence of non-Jats and Jats on election outcomes, especially in relation to farmers and wrestlers. Meanwhile, Chintan Girish Modi discusses the ...
