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Caste-based Reservation
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August 29, 2026
Why did Manoj Jarange launch an indefinite hunger strike? Maratha activist says Fadnavis govt is…
Jarange demands the elimination of the caste verification committee, which he claims is obstructing the process for Kunbi certificates.
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August 28, 2026
Reservations: The new fault line?
The RHA's demands and the government's engagement have ignited a political debate, with opposition parties criticising any potential rollback of reservations, highlighting the sensitive and polarising nature of caste-based affirmative action in India
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December 12, 2025
Caste, code, and counting: How the Rs 11,718 cr digital census 2027 will redefine Indian policy
This landmark 16th census will be conducted in two phases starting in 2026 and will reintroduce the collection of caste data, a politically significant measure last undertaken in 1931
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December 07, 2025
What did former CJI B R Gavai said about SC reservation and Ambedkar that irked his own community?
Former Chief Justice of India B R Gavai is of the opinion that the creamy layer should also be made applicable to the Scheduled Castes as well, but was accused of taking benefit of the reservation himself and then taking a detour
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September 12, 2025
‘Reservation to eliminate inequalities’, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah: Caste survey report by December
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges people to take part in Socio-Economic and Educational Survey to ensure equitable welfare policies
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August 28, 2025
OBC churn in Uttar Pradesh yet again: Can BJP maintain a fragmented non-Yadav coalition?
The OBC vote bank in Uttar Pradesh, with its varied caste groups and evolving socio-political aspirations, can't be analysed in isolation from BJP’s rise in the state since 2014
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May 10, 2025
Karnataka caste census: Siddaramaiah cabinet defers discussion on contentious survey again as 21 ministers seek detailed report
Cutting across party lines, the politically dominant Vokkaliga and Lingayat feel that the census, by undercounting their numbers, might curtail their political representation
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May 01, 2025
As Centre announces caste enumeration, Congress's top brass to decide next move on Friday
The Narendra Modi government announced its decision to include caste enumeration as part of forthcoming census exercise on Wednesday. Congress, opposition parties have welcomed the decision
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April 11, 2025
Karnataka caste census explained: Why Congress wants to avoid Lingayat-Vokkaliga wrath?
The caste census report has been tabled in Karnataka cabinet for a discussion on April 17 amidst the Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar tug of war for the chief minister's chair
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December 11, 2024
Karnataka: Siddaramaiah govt in a tight spot over Panchamasali reservation
Belagavi witnessed violent scenes after Karnataka Police resorted to lathi-charge to stop Panchamasali protesters from entering the Suvarna Soudha