reservation policy
National Conference Holds Critical Meeting to Address Bypolls Defeat and Statehood Strategy in Jammu and Kashmir
Nov 27, 2025 02:48 pm CST
The National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir has convened a two-day working committee meeting to analyze their recent electoral defeat and develop strategies for statehood restoration. Led by Farooq Abdullah, the meeting notably excludes MP Aga Ruhullah, whom the party blames for their bypolls failure. The gathering addresses growing criticism about the NC government's ineffectiveness in fulfilling manifesto promises and engaging with the central government on constitutional safeguards.
Chief Justice BR Gavai Advocates for Creamy Layer Exclusion in Scheduled Caste Reservations: Constitutional Perspective
Nov 16, 2025 08:15 pm CST
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai reaffirms his support for excluding the creamy layer from Scheduled Caste reservations, arguing that children of privileged officials shouldn't receive the same benefits as those from impoverished backgrounds. Speaking at a constitutional event, Justice Gavai emphasized the evolving nature of India's Constitution and how its principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity have enabled social mobility, including his own journey from humble beginnings to the nation's highest judicial office.
The Mandal Commission Legacy: How Reservation Policy Transformed India's Social and Political Landscape
Nov 06, 2025 10:17 am CST
This article examines the profound impact of the Mandal Commission recommendations implemented by Prime Minister VP Singh in 1990, establishing 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in government positions. The policy triggered nationwide protests, transformed India's political landscape by empowering regional parties with backward caste bases, and led to the rise of leaders like Lalu Prasad Yadav and Mulayam Singh Yadav. The article traces BP Mandal's life journey from his fight against caste discrimination to heading the commission whose recommendations continue to shape India's social justice framework.
Maharashtra Man Commits Suicide Over Dhangar Community's ST Reservation Delay
Oct 19, 2025 02:23 am CST
A 33-year-old man from Maharashtra's Beed district died by suicide, leaving a note expressing frustration over delayed ST status for the Dhangar community. The community, comprising 9% of the state's population, currently receives 3.5% reservation under NT-C category but demands ST classification based on similar socioeconomic conditions to Scheduled Tribes.
Supreme Court Rejects Telangana's Plea to Exceed 50% OBC Reservation Cap in Local Elections
Oct 16, 2025 03:59 pm CST
The Supreme Court has rejected Telangana government's challenge to a High Court stay on expanded OBC reservations beyond the 50% cap. Despite the state arguing it was a unanimous policy decision to increase OBC quotas to 42% (raising total reservations to 67%), the Court upheld the interim stay, citing the 'triple test' requirement and precedents from the landmark Indra Sawhney judgment that generally limits reservations to 50% except in exceptional circumstances.
Significant Underrepresentation of OBCs in Madhya Pradesh Senior Government Positions Revealed in Official Report
Oct 13, 2025 03:14 pm CST
A comprehensive report by the Madhya Pradesh OBC Welfare Commission reveals serious disparities in government employment representation, with OBCs constituting only 9.55% of Class I officers despite making up 45% of the state population. The study indicates approximately half of all sanctioned positions remain vacant, highlighting systemic inequalities across educational and employment sectors that have prompted recommendations for expanded reservation benefits.
Telangana High Court Stays 42% BC Reservation Policy: Impact on Local Elections and Political Fallout
Oct 09, 2025 09:38 pm CST
The Telangana High Court has issued an interim stay on the Revanth Reddy-led government's notification increasing Backward Classes reservation to 42% for local body elections. This decision has sparked protests from BC communities and created political challenges for the Congress government, which must now defend its policy against claims that it exceeds the 50% reservation ceiling established by the Supreme Court. The court has given the government four weeks to file a counter-affidavit while opposition parties question the administration's legal approach.
"Has To Be For People Who Need It": Supriya Sule To NDTV On Reservation
Sep 21, 2025 02:01 pm CST
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MP Supriya Sule on Saturday said reservations should be only for people who "need it".