Conspiracy by Congress to incite violence: Karnataka CM on protests over reservation
1 year, 8 months ago

Conspiracy by Congress to incite violence: Karnataka CM on protests over reservation

India Today  

Agitating members of the Banjara community on Monday targeted BJP leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's house in Shivamogga district and resorted to stone-pelting, injuring some policemen during a protest against the internal reservation for the Scheduled Castes announced by the state government. The internal reservations announced by the government as per the Sadashiva Commission report have allocated specific quotas to different sub-castes within the SC community. Talking to the media, Bommai said, "I appeal to Banjara community leaders, we have not implemented the Sadashiva commission report. After hiking the reservation for the Scheduled Caste from 15 per cent to 17 per cent, the government announced that 6 per cent reservation would be given to the SC left sub-category, 5.5 per cent to SC right, 4.5 per cent to Touchables and one per cent to others.

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Police action on Panchamasalis to control law and order: Sidda
1 week, 3 days ago

Police action on Panchamasalis to control law and order: Sidda

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that action against the protestors demanding reservation for Panchamasali community was justified, asserting that the government cannot tolerate actions that disrupt public order. “The government has no problem with the Panchamasali community demanding reservation under the 2A category and agitating, but the protest should be peaceful. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had opposed Panchamasali Lingayat …

Govt has no objection to Panchamasali community's demand for quota: Siddaramaiah
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1 week, 3 days ago

Govt has no objection to Panchamasali community's demand for quota: Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayapura: Clarifying that the government has no objections to the Panchamasali community's demand for reservation under Category 2A, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the agitation must remain lawful and orderly. Addressing BJP’s allegations that the police resorted to stone-pelting during the Panchamasali community’s march to Suvarna Soudha, the Chief Minister denied the claims. Reacting to statements made by Jayamruthyunjaya Swamiji, …

Protests by members of Panchamasali intensify in Belagavi
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1 week, 4 days ago

Protests by members of Panchamasali intensify in Belagavi

Hindustan Times  

The Panchamasali reservation committee members and other community organisations on Thursday held several rallies in Belagavi district against Tuesday’s police lathi charge on demonstrators. Issuing a warning, he said, “If I give the call, 25 to 50 lakh Panchamasali Lingayats are ready to lay siege to the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi.” On Wednesday, the Hirebagewadi police registered a suo …

Karnataka: Minister defends police action at Belagavi protest
1 week, 4 days ago

Karnataka: Minister defends police action at Belagavi protest

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: The state government has justified the police department's actions, including a mild lathi charge, during the Panchamasali community’s reservation protest in Belagavi on December 10. Speaking on the issue in the Legislative Assembly, Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara stated that the measures were necessary to maintain law and order as protesters attempted to breach barricades and storm Suvarna Vidhana …

Panchamasali seer alleges police instigated violence outside Suvarna Soudha; says stir will be intensified
1 week, 5 days ago

Panchamasali seer alleges police instigated violence outside Suvarna Soudha; says stir will be intensified

The Hindu  

A day after Panchamasali reservation agitation in Belagavi turned violent, Basava Jayamruthyunjaya Swami of the Kudalasangama Panchamasali Peetha, honorary president of the Panchamasali reservation agitation committee, denied the charge that members of the committee threw stones, damaged vehicles, and injured police personnel. He denied that the committee did not violate the High Court order that asked them to conduct a …

‘People will teach…’: Eknath Shinde slams Karnataka govt over detention of Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti leaders
2 weeks ago

‘People will teach…’: Eknath Shinde slams Karnataka govt over detention of Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti leaders

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday slammed the Karnataka government after police detained the activists of Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti who were protesting in Belagavi, saying that the people would teach them a lesson. The Karnataka police detained leaders and activists of MES and Marathi-speaking people who were opposing the winter session at Suvarna Vidhan Soudha. Shinde alleged that …

Karnataka Internal Reservation Policy for Scheduled Castes: Implementation Challenges and Political Impact
4 weeks ago

Karnataka Internal Reservation Policy for Scheduled Castes: Implementation Challenges and Political Impact

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 25, 2024 19:35 IST - 8 MINS READ In a decision that is bound to have far-reaching social implications in Karnataka, the State Cabinet, in late October, approved implementation of internal reservation within the Scheduled Caste quota in the State, which currently stands at 17 per cent. Any decision to implement internal reservation in Karnataka, especially in …

Congress in Odisha protests BJP leaders’ death threat to Rahul
3 months ago

Congress in Odisha protests BJP leaders’ death threat to Rahul

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Congress workers and leaders staged a demonstration in Bhubaneswar on Thursday protesting against the derogatory statements made by BJP and Shiv Sena leaders against party leader Rahul Gandhi. Hundreds of party workers marched from the Congress Bhawan to the Kharavela Nagar police station and filed complaints against Union minister Ranveet Singh Bittu, Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Singh, BJP functionary …

Karnataka: BJP announces statewide protests, demands CM’s resignation
4 months ago

Karnataka: BJP announces statewide protests, demands CM’s resignation

Deccan Chronicle  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has declared statewide protests across all district centers in Karnataka on August 22, condemning the Congress for allegedly insulting the state governor and demanding the resignation of the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah amid recent controversies.BJP State General Secretary and Karkala MLA V Sunil Kumar announced that the demonstrations will see participation from key BJP figures, including state …

MUDA scam case: Congress workers stage protest against Governor in Shivamogga, Hassan
4 months ago

MUDA scam case: Congress workers stage protest against Governor in Shivamogga, Hassan

The Hindu  

Workers and leaders of the Congress staged protests in various parts of Karnataka opposing the Governor sanctioning prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA scam. Shivakumar along with Congress MLAs, MLCs and workers protest against Karnataka Governor for granting sanction to prosecute Chief Minister #Siddaramaiah in #MUDAScam, at Freedom Park, in #Bengaluru on August 19, 2024. Congress workers …

Some organisations oppose permission for investigation against Siddaramaiah
4 months ago

Some organisations oppose permission for investigation against Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Some Dalit and Kuruba organisations have condemned the permission given by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot allowing investigation against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. Dalit Sangharsh Samiti and Sangolli Rayanna Horata Samiti members have condemned the Governor’s decision to give permission for investigation. This is only to bring the Chief Minister a bad name, …

Congress to Stage Statewide Protest Against Governor’s Sanction for Prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah
4 months ago

Congress to Stage Statewide Protest Against Governor’s Sanction for Prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The Congress party will stage a protest across Karnataka on Monday at 11 am against the Governor's grant of prosecution against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over alleged irregularities in plot allotment in Mysore Urban Development Authority. “The party is ready to wage a legal battle against the prosecution sanction but it is necessary to stage protest against the misuse of …

Opposition protests over caste remarks, census disrupt Lok Sabha; House adjourned briefly
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Opposition protests over caste remarks, census disrupt Lok Sabha; House adjourned briefly

The Hindu  

The Lok Sabha witnessed noisy scenes on July 31 as Opposition members sought an apology from BJP leader Anurag Thakur over his remarks on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and persisted with their demand for a caste census. On Tuesday, Mr. Thakur’s apparent reference to Mr. Gandhi’s caste during a discussion on the Union Budget in the House had triggered …

INDIA bloc protests 'Kursi-Bachao' Budget: ‘Extortion money to Bihar, Andhra’
4 months, 4 weeks ago

INDIA bloc protests 'Kursi-Bachao' Budget: ‘Extortion money to Bihar, Andhra’

Hindustan Times  

Leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc staged a protest inside Parliament premises today, vehemently criticising the Union Budget 2024 as 'discriminatory' and demanding equitable treatment for all states. Opposition MPs led by Congress protest inside Parliament premises alleging discrimination in Union Budget 2024 during the Monsoon session, in New Delhi, Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Adding to the chorus, Congress leader …

BJP workers protest against govt. decision on school playgrounds
5 months ago

BJP workers protest against govt. decision on school playgrounds

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party activists sang bhajans in the city on Monday while protesting against the recent reminder by the Department of School Education asking schools not to spare their playgrounds or premises for any private programmes and use them only for academic activities. Addressing the gathering, the party’s Dakshina Kannada president Satish Kumpala said that the reminder by Dakshina Kannada …

Lahar Singh questions silence of activists in Valmiki corpn. scam case
5 months, 1 week ago

Lahar Singh questions silence of activists in Valmiki corpn. scam case

The Hindu  

BJP’s Rajya Sabha member from Karnataka Lahar Singh Siroya has taken exception to the silence of liberals, activists, and writers on the irregularities in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd. In a social media post on Sunday, he said: “Why are the Congress The BJP leader said: “Whenever there is a controversy related to the Opposition parties, …

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers
10 months ago

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers

Hindustan Times  

The opposition BJP MLAs on Tuesday trooped into the well of the Karnataka Assembly here protesting the registration of a case against 40 lawyers in Ramanagara district. Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly R Ashok, former state CM Basavaraj Bommai and other leaders protest against the state government, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Defending …

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers
10 months ago

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers

Hindustan Times  

The opposition BJP MLAs on Tuesday trooped into the well of the Karnataka Assembly here protesting the registration of a case against 40 lawyers in Ramanagara district. Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly R Ashok, former state CM Basavaraj Bommai and other leaders protest against the state government, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Defending …

Modi govt causing injustice to Karnataka: Siddaramaiah
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi govt causing injustice to Karnataka: Siddaramaiah

New Indian Express  

Till the 14th Finance Commission, the tax share was based on the 1971 census. But the 15th Finance Commission considered the 2011 census and took the state’s population, area, forest cover, per capita income and development of its communities as yardsticks, he said. Replying to BJP’s allegation that the state will become bankrupt owing to implementation of the guarantee schemes, …

BJP leaders stage protest against ‘failures’ of Siddaramaiah government in Bengaluru
10 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP leaders stage protest against ‘failures’ of Siddaramaiah government in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday staged a demonstration near the Karnataka assembly against the alleged failures of the Congress government, on a day the ruling party, led by chief minister Siddaramaiah, staged a dharna in the national capital to protest the Centre’s “injustice” meted out to the state in devolution of taxes. The BJP’s protest, led by state unit …

Karnataka: BJP protests in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue accusing Congress govt. of ‘hoodwinking people’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: BJP protests in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue accusing Congress govt. of ‘hoodwinking people’

The Hindu  

While the ruling Congress held a protest in New Delhi on Wednesday against the “injustice” meted out to the State by the Centre in devolution of funds, the Opposition BJP staged a counter-protest in Bengaluru against the government accusing it of trying to “hoodwink people of the State”. Vijayendra, Leaders of the Opposition in both the Houses of the State …

Karnataka BJP protests in Bengaluru countering Cong's New Delhi protest
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP protests in Bengaluru countering Cong's New Delhi protest

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka unit of Bharatiya Janata Party staged a counter-protest in Bengaluru on Wednesday, the same day the Congress leaders from the state are protesting against the Union government at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Karnataka BJP protests in Bengaluru countering Cong's New Delhi protest BJP state chief BY Vijayendra led the protest, and all the leaders, including former CM Basavaraj …

'Drama…': Former CM Yediyurappa criticizes Karnataka Congress-led protest in Delhi
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Drama…': Former CM Yediyurappa criticizes Karnataka Congress-led protest in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader BS Yediyurappa criticized the ruling Congress government in the state for staging a protest in Delhi on Wednesday against the Centre's alleged financial injustice to Karnataka, stating that the Congress had no reason to protest and was merely attempting to create drama ahead of the upcoming elections. Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, 135 MLAs to demonstrate against Centre in Delhi
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, 135 MLAs to demonstrate against Centre in Delhi

Live Mint  

Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress leader Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, along with other Congress MLAs from Karnataka are set to stage a protest against the central government's tax devolution policies in Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Wednesday. Karnataka Congress Chalo Delhi protest: Cause for demonstration -Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accused the Centre of indulging in economic oppression of Karnataka and …

'Chalo Delhi': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah decries tax inequality during protest at Jantar Mantar | WATCH
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Chalo Delhi': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah decries tax inequality during protest at Jantar Mantar | WATCH

India TV News  

Karnataka ministers and Congress MLAs initiated a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Wednesday, accusing the Centre of unfair treatment regarding tax devolution and grants-in-aid to the state over recent years. CM Siddaramaiah's stand Addressing the gathering, CM Siddaramaiah emphasised the collective stand of Karnataka's ministers, MLAs, and MLCs against what they perceive as the Centre's failure to meet Karnataka's …

Karnataka CM asks BJP MPs to join protest in Delhi against Centre
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka CM asks BJP MPs to join protest in Delhi against Centre

The Hindu  

The Congress government in Karnataka led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will launch a “Chalo Delhi” protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on February 7, against the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, opposing “disparity” in devolution of funds, non-release of compensation for implementing drought relief work and denial of permission to implement irrigation and drinking related projects …

'Protest against Centre a political stunt to cover up Karnataka govt's mistakes': Former CM Bommai
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Protest against Centre a political stunt to cover up Karnataka govt's mistakes': Former CM Bommai

Hindustan Times  

To cover up its mistakes, the Karnataka government is holding a protest in New Delhi against the Central Government which was nothing but a political stunt, former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Monday. Addressing a news conference here on Monday, former CM Bommai said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accused the central government of everything to cover his mistakes. READ | …

Karnataka Congress unit holds massive protest against Assam CM in Bengaluru after FIR on Rahul Gandhi
11 months ago

Karnataka Congress unit holds massive protest against Assam CM in Bengaluru after FIR on Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress held a massive rally in Bengaluru after Rahul Gandhi and Congressworkers were stopped from entering Guwahati city in Assam during the Manipur to Mumbai Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Karnataka Congress unit holds massive protest against Assam CM in Bengaluru Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah also slammed Assam CM and said he is only trying to impress the BJP high command. …

Internal quota: CM Siddaramaiah accuses Centre of misleading Dalits
11 months ago

Internal quota: CM Siddaramaiah accuses Centre of misleading Dalits

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Referring to the Centre’s move to form a high-level committee under the chairmanship of the Cabinet Secretary to review the internal reservation for Scheduled Castes, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah termed it as a ploy to mislead the Dalit community. The Justice Usha Mehra Commission, also constituted by the Centre for the same purpose, had concluded that sub-categorisation of SCs and …

Farmers, weavers, and temporary workers continue to protest at Suvarna Soudha
1 year ago

Farmers, weavers, and temporary workers continue to protest at Suvarna Soudha

The Hindu  

Members of several organisations continued to hold protests in front of the Suvarna Soudha on the third day on Wednesday. Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha, Bharatiya Krishik Samaj and Hasiru Sene held a rally at the protest venue beside the Suvarna Soudha, with several demands. Members of various weaver associations held a protest demanding a compensation package for handloom and power …

Maratha quota | More than 360 booked for violence in Maharashtra's Jalna
1 year, 3 months ago

Maratha quota | More than 360 booked for violence in Maharashtra's Jalna

The Hindu  

“A day after a protest over Maratha quota turned violent in Maharashtra’s Jalna, leading to some police personnel and others getting injured, the situation is under control on September 2 and the police have filed a case against more than 360 persons, of whom 16 have been identified, for their alleged involvement in violence,” an official said. Police used baton-charge …

Karnataka bus set on fire as Maratha quota protest turns violent in Jalna
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka bus set on fire as Maratha quota protest turns violent in Jalna

India Today  

Agitators set a Karnataka passenger bus on fire after protests for the Maratha reservation in the Jalna district of central Maharashtra turned violent on Friday, leading to several people, including at least 12 police personnel, getting injured. As the police resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the agitating protesters, they hurled stones at the police and set buses on fire, including …

Maratha quota protest turns violent in Maharashtra's Jalna, 12 cops injured
1 year, 3 months ago

Maratha quota protest turns violent in Maharashtra's Jalna, 12 cops injured

India Today  

A protest for Maratha reservation in the Jalna district of central Maharashtra turned violent on Friday leading to several persons including at least 12 police personnel getting injured, officials said. At least 12 police personnel and officials including deputy superintendent of police Sachin Sangle were injured in stone pelting while 20 protesters were injured in baton-charge at Antarwali Sarathi, police …

Congress stages protest against Centre for denying rice to Karnataka; BJP holds counter stir
1 year, 6 months ago

Congress stages protest against Centre for denying rice to Karnataka; BJP holds counter stir

The Hindu  

The ruling Congress in Karnataka staged protests on Tuesday in all district headquarters against the Centre for “denying” selling rice for the State’s Anna Bhagya scheme, which promises 10 kg rice to each member of families living below the poverty line and Antyodaya card holders. Meanwhile, the BJP held a parallel protest in Bengaluru against what they called Congress’ effort …

CM Bommai dares Congress to clarify stand on internal reservation
1 year, 8 months ago

CM Bommai dares Congress to clarify stand on internal reservation

Deccan Chronicle  

Hubballi: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has asked Congress leaders to clarify their stance on internal reservation and increasing the reservation for SC-ST communities. "We have increased the reservation for SC-ST communities and also brought internal reservation for the SCs, which was a longstanding demand. The Congress leaders should make it clear whether they support or oppose the increase in SC-ST …

Dalits, Muslims stage protests in Karnataka against reservation rejig plan
1 year, 8 months ago

Dalits, Muslims stage protests in Karnataka against reservation rejig plan

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 29, 2023 15:29 IST - 3 MINS READ Members of certain Dalit communities, known as “touchable” Dalits, and Muslim groups have been protesting in Karnataka over the past two days demonstrating their opposition to the radical rejig of the reservation matrix proposed by the Basavaraj Bommai-led BJP government after its Cabinet meeting on March 24. In the …

Banjara community continues protest at Shivamogga-Shikaripura highway over reservation
1 year, 8 months ago

Banjara community continues protest at Shivamogga-Shikaripura highway over reservation

India Today  

The members of the Banjara and Bhovi communities continued their protest on Tuesday against the internal reservation for the Scheduled Castes announced by the state government. Protesters blocked the Shivamogga-Shikaripura highway and raised slogans against the BJP government, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, and Yediyurappa for recommending internal quota for the Scheduled Castes in four separate categories. PROTEST AGAINST INTERNAL QUOTA …

Why Banjara community is up in arms against Karnataka govt over reservation
1 year, 8 months ago

Why Banjara community is up in arms against Karnataka govt over reservation

India Today  

The Banjara community has taken to the streets in Karnataka to protest against the state government's recent decision to introduce internal reservation for the sub-castes in the Scheduled Castes category. The Banjara community is demanding a rollback of the decision taken by the Basavaraj Bommai-led government in the state, ahead of Assembly polls. However, with the recent announcement by the …

BJP veteran BS Yediyurappa's home, office attacked by protesters over reservation
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP veteran BS Yediyurappa's home, office attacked by protesters over reservation

India Today  

Stones were hurled at former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's home and office during a protest staged by members of the Banjara and Bhovi communities in Shivamogga district on Monday against the internal reservation for the Scheduled Castes announced by the state government. However, with the recent announcement by the Basavaraj Bommai-led BJP government, the Banjara community's share of reservations …

Banjara, other communities to hold protest in Bengaluru on January 10
1 year, 11 months ago

Banjara, other communities to hold protest in Bengaluru on January 10

The Hindu  

The All-India Banjara Seva Sangha and Gora Sena have warned the State government against implementing Justice A.J. Sadashiva Commission report on internal reservation among Scheduled Caste communities and said that if the State government put an effort to recommend the report to the Centre for implementation, Banjara and other 99 castes in the SC category will hold a State and …

After SC/ST quota hike, reservation-related demands pile up in Karnataka
2 years, 2 months ago

After SC/ST quota hike, reservation-related demands pile up in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

With reservation-related demands from various communities intensifying following the state government's decision to increase quota for SCs and STs, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday said there are aspirations from all communities and appropriate decisions will be taken after due consideration. Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai There are reservation-related demands made by various communities -- the Panchamasali Lingayats want …

Reservations to Dalit Christians and Muslims was a ‘Communal Award’ given by Sonia Gandhi for defeating Vajpayee: Why BJP has to resist it
2 years, 3 months ago

Reservations to Dalit Christians and Muslims was a ‘Communal Award’ given by Sonia Gandhi for defeating Vajpayee: Why BJP has to resist it

Op India  

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of India issued a notice to the Union Government, asking for their response in a plea that said those Dalit Hindus who had converted to Christianity or Islam should be given the same reservation benefits as extended to the Scheduled Caste category. In the C.M Arumugam v S. Rajgopal and others, the court held that …

Farmers in Karnataka protest in solidarity with Delhi counterparts
4 years ago

Farmers in Karnataka protest in solidarity with Delhi counterparts

The Hindu  

Multiple farmers’ organisations in the State, outraged by the “shabby treatment” meted out to protesting farmers in Delhi, have now threatened to go on a series of strikes in the State from Tuesday. “In my 40 years of public life, I have never seen any government that has ill-treated farmers like enemies of the State, deploying paramilitary forces and not …

UP CM decries 'politicisation' of Hathras gangrape, gives SIT 10 more days to file report; Kerala journalist charged with sedition
4 years, 2 months ago

UP CM decries 'politicisation' of Hathras gangrape, gives SIT 10 more days to file report; Kerala journalist charged with sedition

Firstpost  

Several Dalit leaders, meanwhile, have expressed concern over the course of investigation based on media reports and have demanded a court-monitored probe. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday accused the Opposition of tryign to disturb the social harmony while doing politics over the “dead bodies of the poor”. Yogi slams Opposition for adding caste-religion angle to case Speaking …

Politics in Dalit quota
4 years, 2 months ago

Politics in Dalit quota

The Hindu  

O n August 27, a five-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice Arun Mishra ruled that State governments had the right to sub-classify Scheduled Caste categories in order to ensure equitable distribution of socio-economic benefits under reservation. The commission has recommended internal reservation within the 15 per cent Dalit quota in Karnataka. According to informal assessments by Madiga …

Congress Stages Protests outside Raj Bhawans Against BJP's Alleged Attempts to Topple Oppn Govts
4 years, 4 months ago

Congress Stages Protests outside Raj Bhawans Against BJP's Alleged Attempts to Topple Oppn Govts

News 18  

The Congress on Monday staged protests outside Raj Bhawans across the country against what it called the BJP's attempts to topple state governments led by opposition parties. The protests came amidst a power tussle in Rajasthan where the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress dispensation in facing a crisis after a rebellion by the now sacked deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot and 18 …

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