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Congress flags to EC BJP's 'communal' ad on conspiracy to give SC/ST, OBC quotas to Muslims

The opposition party claimed that the complaint, along with seven more raised by Congress, were found 'valid' by the poll body.

11 November 2024, 16:26 IST

Assembly Elections 2024: Congress flags to EC BJP's 'communal' ad on conspiracy to give SC/ST, OBC quotas to Muslims

Assembly Elections 2024: Congress flags to EC BJP's 'communal' ad on conspiracy to give SC/ST, OBC quotas to Muslims

Congress flags to EC BJP's 'communal' ad on conspiracy to give SC/ST, OBC quotas to Muslims

11 November 2024, 16:26 IST

Maratha-OBC quota clash to resonate in Bhujbal's Yevla seat

NCP heavyweight Bhujbal's aggressive stance against Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has endeared him to the OBC communities, but may put off a section of Marathas in his first electoral battle since the split in the party.

11 November 2024, 09:41 IST

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 | Maratha-OBC quota clash to resonate in Chhagan Bhujbal's Yevla seat

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 | Maratha-OBC quota clash to resonate in Chhagan Bhujbal's Yevla seat

Maratha-OBC quota clash to resonate in Bhujbal's Yevla seat

11 November 2024, 09:41 IST

Congress wants OBC community to break into several smaller castes: PM Modi

The PM accused the Congress of 'attacking the unity' of SC, ST, and OBC communities, alleging that the party was trying to do away with reservation.

10 November 2024, 10:26 IST

Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 | Congress wants OBC community to break into several smaller castes: PM Modi

Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 | Congress wants OBC community to break into several smaller castes: PM Modi

Congress wants OBC community to break into several smaller castes: PM Modi

10 November 2024, 10:26 IST

NCBC urges Centre to include seven caste groups in central list of OBCs in poll-bound Maharashtra

The move is likely to help the ruling BJP alliance in the poll-bound state, with the BJP increasingly looking at consolidating the OBC caste groups.

09 October 2024, 17:22 IST

NCBC urges Centre to include seven caste groups in central list of OBCs in poll-bound Maharashtra

NCBC urges Centre to include seven caste groups in central list of OBCs in poll-bound Maharashtra

NCBC urges Centre to include seven caste groups in central list of OBCs in poll-bound Maharashtra

09 October 2024, 17:22 IST

Split OBC quota for better caste representation in Gujarat: Congress MP writes to Modi

To end the disparity, Thakor suggested that the 27 per cent OBC quota be split in two parts - 7 per cent quota for those who receive maximum benefits so far and a separate 20 per cent quota for the extremely backward classes that received negligible benefits during the last 20 years.

25 September 2024, 05:01 IST

Split OBC quota for better caste representation in Gujarat: Congress MP writes to Modi

Split OBC quota for better caste representation in Gujarat: Congress MP writes to Modi

Split OBC quota for better caste representation in Gujarat: Congress MP writes to Modi

25 September 2024, 05:01 IST

Row over OBC list: WB seeks early SC hearing of its plea against Calcutta HC verdict

The top court had earlier on August 5 asked the state government to provide quantifiable data on social and economic backwardness of fresh castes it has included in the Other Backward Classes (OBC) list and on their inadequate representation in the public sector jobs.

24 September 2024, 07:35 IST

Row over OBC list: West Bengal seeks early Supreme Court hearing of its plea against Calcutta High Court verdict

Row over OBC list: West Bengal seeks early Supreme Court hearing of its plea against Calcutta High Court verdict

Row over OBC list: WB seeks early SC hearing of its plea against Calcutta HC verdict

24 September 2024, 07:35 IST

Maharashtra CM and Maratha quota leader Jarange trying to suppress OBCs: Laxman Hake

'We will give the state government and Jarange a befitting reply. The government is protecting Jarange. We will not tolerate the mob rule,' Hake said.

21 September 2024, 15:30 IST

Maharashtra CM and Maratha quota leader Jarange trying to suppress OBCs: Laxman Hake

Maharashtra CM and Maratha quota leader Jarange trying to suppress OBCs: Laxman Hake

Maharashtra CM and Maratha quota leader Jarange trying to suppress OBCs: Laxman Hake

21 September 2024, 15:30 IST

Row over OBC list: Supreme Court to consider advancing date of hearing on Bengal’s plea against HC verdict

The high court had on May 22 struck down the OBC status of several castes in West Bengal granted since 2010, holding as illegal the reservation for them in the public sector jobs and state-run educational institutions.

13 September 2024, 07:31 IST

Row over OBC list: Supreme Court to consider advancing date of hearing on Bengal’s plea against HC verdict

Row over OBC list: Supreme Court to consider advancing date of hearing on Bengal’s plea against HC verdict

Row over OBC list: Supreme Court to consider advancing date of hearing on Bengal’s plea against HC verdict

13 September 2024, 07:31 IST

West Bengal seeks time to respond to replies filed in OBC status case in Supreme Court

The top court was scheduled to hear on Tuesday the appeal of the state government along with other petitions on the issue.

27 August 2024, 08:38 IST

West Bengal seeks time to respond to replies filed in OBC status case in Supreme Court

West Bengal seeks time to respond to replies filed in OBC status case in Supreme Court

West Bengal seeks time to respond to replies filed in OBC status case in Supreme Court

27 August 2024, 08:38 IST

The imperative of a caste census

Gender justice should also be addressed to correct historical injustices faced by women

25 August 2024, 20:28 IST

The imperative of a caste census

The imperative of a caste census

The imperative of a caste census

25 August 2024, 20:28 IST