RSS never opposed reservation, says Mohan Bhagwat
8 months, 1 week ago

RSS never opposed reservation, says Mohan Bhagwat

The Hindu  

Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the Sangh had never opposed reservation given to certain groups, and maintained that the video making the rounds on social media, in which he is seen speaking against quotas in a meeting, is fake. I say that the video is fake and that I have never said this,” Mr. Bhagwat said while speaking at the opening of a Vidya Bharati Vignana Kendra school in Hyderabad. Mr. Bhagwat’s statement came days after Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy had said that if the BJP secured 400 seats, it would rehash the Indian Constitution to make India a country without reservation for any caste. However, weeks before the Bihar Assembly election in 2015, Mr. Bhagwat had said that there should be a “review of the reservation policy”, and the statement had stirred controversy.

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Shankaracharya Slams Mohan Bhagwat Over 'Mandir-Masjid' Remark: 'He Isn't Feeling Hindus' Pain'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Shankaracharya Slams Mohan Bhagwat Over 'Mandir-Masjid' Remark: 'He Isn't Feeling Hindus' Pain'

ABP News  

Another spiritual leader criticised Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat over his remark against raking up temple-mosque disputes. "Mohan Bhagwat has claimed that some people raise these issues to become leaders, but I want to clarify that ordinary Hindus do not aspire to become leaders," Swami Avimukteshwaranand said. Earlier this week, Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya expressed his reservation over Bhagwat's statement …

'He Isn't Our Disciplinarian': Swami Rambhadracharya Slams Mohan Bhagwat Over Mandir-Masjid Remark
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'He Isn't Our Disciplinarian': Swami Rambhadracharya Slams Mohan Bhagwat Over Mandir-Masjid Remark

ABP News  

Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya has expressed his reservation over a remark by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat who said that some wannabe politicians are trying to be ‘leader of Hindus’. Let me make it clear, Mohan Bhagwat is not our disciplinarian, but we are," the Hindu seer said while speaking to IANS. The RSS chief said no one will become …

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat warns against fresh temple-mosque disputes – ‘not acceptable to resort to extreme hatred’
3 weeks ago

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat warns against fresh temple-mosque disputes – ‘not acceptable to resort to extreme hatred’

Live Mint  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that it is ‘unacceptable’ to rake up new temple-mosque disputes in India while reiterating that Ram Mandir in Ayodhya was a matter of faith. “Under the burden of the extreme past, it is not acceptable to resort to extreme hatred, malice, enmity, suspicion and rake up such new issues on a daily …

Mallikarjun Kharge accuses BJP of ignoring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's advice, dividing society
1 month, 1 week ago

Mallikarjun Kharge accuses BJP of ignoring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's advice, dividing society

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday accused the top BJP leadership of attempting to divide society by conducting surveys at every mosque in the country, adding that the saffron party was ignoring the advice of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addresses a public meeting at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Sunday. Addressing a large …

Bihar assembly winter session: LoP Tejashwi asks Minister Nitish govt to raise reservation quota to 85 per cent
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bihar assembly winter session: LoP Tejashwi asks Minister Nitish govt to raise reservation quota to 85 per cent

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, the Leader of Opposition in the Bihar assembly, has called on the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government to introduce new laws providing 85% reservation quotas for deprived castes and economically weaker sections. Speaking in the assembly on Tuesday, after Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav rejected the opposition’s adjournment motion, the RJD leader proposed that a committee be set …

Karnataka Internal Reservation Policy for Scheduled Castes: Implementation Challenges and Political Impact
1 month, 2 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 …

J&K government advertises 575 posts, Opposition fumes over nearly 60% reserved seats
1 month, 3 weeks ago

J&K government advertises 575 posts, Opposition fumes over nearly 60% reserved seats

Hindustan Times  

The The Jammu and Kashmir government has referred 575 posts of lecturers to be recruited by the Public Service Commission, but only 238 posts have been reserved for open merit candidates and the others for candidates with different reservations. But just 238 posts for 70% open merit aspirants seems a joke.Even in a few subjects some categories have been given …

'No proposal before govt': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dismisses reports on Muslim quota
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

'No proposal before govt': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dismisses reports on Muslim quota

India TV News  

Muslim quota row: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed media reports claiming that the state government was considering a proposal for Muslim reservation in jobs, calling the reports "another new lie. CMO statement on Muslim quota "Reports have been published in some media that a proposal to give reservations to Muslims in jobs is before the government. Leader of Opposition in …

Karnataka CMO: No Proposal on Muslim Reservation
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka CMO: No Proposal on Muslim Reservation

Deccan Chronicle  

The Karnataka Chief Minister's Office on Tuesday responded to media reports claiming that the state government was considering a proposal for Muslim reservation in jobs, calling the reports "another new lie. However, it has been clarified that there is no proposal before the government in this regard," the CMO added.Meanwhile, on Saturday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised the Congress …

VP Dhankar slams Rahul Gandhi for reservation remark; Congress asks whether he agrees on lifting 50% cap
3 months, 3 weeks ago

VP Dhankar slams Rahul Gandhi for reservation remark; Congress asks whether he agrees on lifting 50% cap

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to Rahul Gandhi's alleged remark on ‘ending’ the system of reservations in education and employment, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar said on Sunday that such comments by a person holding a constitutional post shows his “anti-constitutional mindset”. Rahul Gandhi's remark and clarification At a conversation during his recent visit to the United States, the Leader of Opposition said India can …

Rahul Gandhi clarifies quota remark, says 'Congress will take reservation above 50%'
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi clarifies quota remark, says 'Congress will take reservation above 50%'

Firstpost  

Gandhi, who was on a three-day visit to the US, said on Wednesday, ‘Yesterday someone misrepresented my statement that I am against reservation. We will take reservations beyond the limit of 50 per cent’ Days after his remark on reservation stirred controversy, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi clarified his statement saying that what he meant was that the Congress Party …

BJP and RSS are 'anti-reservation', Rahul remarks on quota distorted: Congress leader Patole
3 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP and RSS are 'anti-reservation', Rahul remarks on quota distorted: Congress leader Patole

The Hindu  

The Congress in Maharashtra on Wednesday dubbed the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh as "anti-reservation", an assertion coming after the saffron party attacked opposition leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on quota made in the U.S. Talking to reporters here, state Congress president Nana Patole accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of "distorting" Mr. Gandhi's comments on reservation. Mr. Patole …

Prashant Kishor on Rahul Gandhi's quota remark: He doesn't know what he will say
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Prashant Kishor on Rahul Gandhi's quota remark: He doesn't know what he will say

India Today  

Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor on Thursday hit out at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over remarks he made on a reservation. #WATCH | Purnea, Bihar: On Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's recent statement, Jan Suraaj Chief Prashant Kishor says, ".Rahul Gandhi himself does not know what he will say at any time. While addressing students of Georgetown University, Rahul Gandhi …

Rahul Gandhi says reservation remark ‘misinterpreted’: ‘Let me make it clear…’
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi says reservation remark ‘misinterpreted’: ‘Let me make it clear…’

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday issued a clarification regarding his remarks on “ending reservation” during his ongoing US visit, saying his comments were “misinterpreted”. Issuing a clarification on his earlier remarks, Rahul Gandhi said he is not against reservation, and his party will take the reservation beyond 50 per cent if they come into power. Gandhi had said India …

Bharat Bandh today: Which key groups, political parties to join protest against SC's reservation ruling
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bharat Bandh today: Which key groups, political parties to join protest against SC's reservation ruling

India TV News  

A nationwide bandh has been called today by Dalit and Adivasi organisations to protest the Supreme Court's ruling on implementing creamy layer and sub-quota within Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes reservations. Supreme Court's ruling on reservation The Supreme Court recently ruled that states can create sub-categories within SC and ST reservations, allowing the most marginalised groups within these categories to …

Interview | SP's RK Chaudhary on BSP, Kanshiram, and the Bahujan Voter
6 months ago

Interview | SP's RK Chaudhary on BSP, Kanshiram, and the Bahujan Voter

The Quint  

You have demanded that the Sengol in Parliament be replaced with the Constitution, describing the former as a symbol of monarchy. This is the country where till 20 years back, Kanshiram ji used to talk about the Constitution, reservations and democracy but the society was not prepared for it. It is a matter of joy that Akhilesh Yadav ji is …

The Patna HC judgment on reservation and its implications on future quota policies
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The Patna HC judgment on reservation and its implications on future quota policies

Hindustan Times  

Recently, the Patna High Court in Gaurav Kumar and Others vs State of Bihar and Ors. After independence, Articles 15 and 16 of the Constitution of India laid down measures for reservations for the backward classes, where, Article 15 talks about educational institutions, though the word “adequate” is not used, however in Article 16, the provision reserves adequate representation and …

RSS has become 'irrelevant', what's the point of speaking out now: Cong on Bhagwat's remarks
6 months, 4 weeks ago

RSS has become 'irrelevant', what's the point of speaking out now: Cong on Bhagwat's remarks

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Wednesday claimed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has become "irrelevant" and said the Constitution, democracy and society do not need the Sangh or its chief Mohan Bhagwat as they can protect themselves. Congress' media and publicity head Pawan Khera said, "Mohan Bhagwat ji, you reap what you sow. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also hit out at Bhagwat …

RSS has become 'irrelevant', what's the point of speaking out now: Cong on Bhagwat's remarks
6 months, 4 weeks ago

RSS has become 'irrelevant', what's the point of speaking out now: Cong on Bhagwat's remarks

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Wednesday claimed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has become "irrelevant" and said the Constitution, democracy and society do not need the Sangh or its chief Mohan Bhagwat as they can protect themselves. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The opposition party's assertion came after Bhagwat's remarks on a host of issues, including on the Manipur violence and the just-concluded Lok …

RSS Has Become 'Irrelevant', What's the Point of Speaking Out Now: Congress on Bhagwat's Remarks
6 months, 4 weeks ago

RSS Has Become 'Irrelevant', What's the Point of Speaking Out Now: Congress on Bhagwat's Remarks

News 18  

The Congress on Wednesday claimed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has become ”irrelevant” and said the Constitution, democracy and society do not need the Sangh or its chief Mohan Bhagwat as they can protect themselves. Congress’ media and publicity head Pawan Khera said, “Mohan Bhagwat ji, you reap what you sow. When Kanhaiya Lal’s killers’ links with the BJP were exposed, …

OPINION | Should there be reservation for Muslims on religious grounds?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

OPINION | Should there be reservation for Muslims on religious grounds?

India TV News  

With Calcutta High Court nullifying all OBC certificates issued by West Bengal government between 2010 and 2024, and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee preparing to challenge the verdict in the apex court after summer vacation, the issue of reservation, particularly for minorities, has taken centrestage in the current general elections. Addressing rallies in Jharkhand and Bihar, Home Minister Amit Shah alleged …

Lalu’s quota remark heats up poll pitch as Modi leads attack
8 months ago

Lalu’s quota remark heats up poll pitch as Modi leads attack

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday said he is in favour of providing reservation “in full” to Muslims, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch an attack on the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance over what the latter said was a “deeper conspiracy” to snatch quotas of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes. Lalu’s quota …

Lalu says Muslims should get reservation ‘in full’, Modi says ‘snatching quota’
8 months ago

Lalu says Muslims should get reservation ‘in full’, Modi says ‘snatching quota’

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday said Muslims should get reservation “in full”, evoking a sharp reaction from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who asserted that it only means INDIA bloc wants to “snatch” quota of scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and other backward classes for giving it to Muslims. Lau said “Muslims should get reservation in full” when …

Modi and Lalu Prasad spar over the issue of reservations for Muslims
8 months ago

Modi and Lalu Prasad spar over the issue of reservations for Muslims

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday sparred over the issue of reservations for Muslims, with Mr. Modi accusing the Opposition of being unable to look “beyond appeasement” after Mr. Prasad had supported the idea of reservation for Muslims. Hours later, Mr. Prasad clarified that he was in favour of extending reservation benefits to …

Will PM Modi scrap 50% limit on reservation, asks Rahul Gandhi
8 months, 1 week ago

Will PM Modi scrap 50% limit on reservation, asks Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday asked PM Narendra Modi whether he would scrap the 50% limit on reservations. Media hides facts The Congress’ candidate from Wayanad and Raebareli, flayed the media for reportedly being in the clutches of Mr. Modi and the PM’s industrialist friends, Gautam Adani and the Ambani family. Narendra Modi is being openly corrupt, but the …

Even Vajpayee’s Govt Tried to End Quotas, Say Revanth
8 months, 1 week ago

Even Vajpayee’s Govt Tried to End Quotas, Say Revanth

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Continuing his tirade against the BJP ‘conspiracy’ to abolish reservations to SCs, STs, and OBCs, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said that making India 'reservations-free' is their core philosophy. Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, Reddy said that the BJP-led NDA government had made a similar attempt in 2000, when the then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee issued …

BJP govt. formed Venkatachalaiah Commission to review the Constitution, can BJP deny it? Revanth Reddy
8 months, 1 week ago

BJP govt. formed Venkatachalaiah Commission to review the Constitution, can BJP deny it? Revanth Reddy

The Hindu  

Upping the ante on the Bharatiya Janata Party over the reservation issue and changes to the Constitution, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy asked the BJP to explain its stand on the formation of the Justice Venkatachalaiah Commission to review the Indian Constitution. Amid political attack on him by the BJP, Mr. Revanth Reddy said that the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government …

DC Edit | Reservations here to stay... but it’s time to look beyond
8 months, 1 week ago

DC Edit | Reservations here to stay... but it’s time to look beyond

Deccan Chronicle  

It appears that the silent consensus that existed among political parties for long about the need for reservations for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes communities in jobs and admission in educational institutions has become vocal with various wings of the Sangh Parivar coming out in the open and supporting the idea of affirmative action. It is …

Delhi Police summons Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in Amit Shah's doctored video case on May 1; Modi raises issue
8 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Police summons Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in Amit Shah's doctored video case on May 1; Modi raises issue

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Police has asked Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to join its probe on May 1 in connection with a doctored video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah that is being circulated on social media amid the Lok Sabha election campaign. Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy Police have issued notices to five members of the Telangana Congress, including its …

Clear Signs of BJP Retaining Power: Vishweshwar Reddy
8 months, 1 week ago

Clear Signs of BJP Retaining Power: Vishweshwar Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: BJP Chevella candidate Konda Vishweshwar Reddy said that the party’s graph was soaring consistently as per recent surveys, and the nation was leaning decisively towards retaining the BJP at the Centre and Narendra Modi as Prime Minister. Reddy pointed out that Rahul Gandhi's advocacy on certain issues appears to contradict the principles enshrined in the Constitution and the ideals …

‘Sangh is in favour of reservation:’ Bhagwat amid political tussle
8 months, 1 week ago

‘Sangh is in favour of reservation:’ Bhagwat amid political tussle

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the organisation has always been in support of reservation and advocated for its implementation, even as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that he had expressed opposition to quotas in the past. ‘Sangh is in favour of reservation:’ Bhagwat amid political tussle “A video being circulated on social media says that the …

Sangh Parivar never opposed reservations, says RSS chief
8 months, 1 week ago

Sangh Parivar never opposed reservations, says RSS chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Reiterating his organisation’s support for reservations, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said discrimination still existed in society and the reservations should continue till they are needed. Addressing an event at Vidya Bharti Vignana Kendra in Rangareddy district on Sunday, Bhagwat referred to a video circulating in social media linking the RSS with false and misleading statements …

RSS supports reservations, says Mohan Bhagwat
8 months, 2 weeks ago

RSS supports reservations, says Mohan Bhagwat

The Hindu  

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has always supported reservations and they should be continued as along as there are social inequities in the country, asserted its chief Mohan Bhagawat on Sunday. Participating at the launch of the Vidya Bharti Vignana Kendra in Nadargul of Rangareddy district, he said he came across a video being circulated in social media, which said that …

We back reservations: RSS head Mohan Bhagwat amid quota row
8 months, 2 weeks ago

We back reservations: RSS head Mohan Bhagwat amid quota row

Op India  

Amid the ongoing Lok Sabha election, Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, has made a significant announcement regarding reservations. The Sangh has been supporting all reservations as per the Constitution since the… https://t.co/lGju5pukHj pic.twitter.com/crS5FORdv1 — ANI April 28, 2024 Notably, last year Mohan Bhagwat remarked in Nagpur that reservations should be granted as long as there is …

'RSS backs reservations': Mohan Bhagwat amid BJP vs Congress poll battle over quota row
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'RSS backs reservations': Mohan Bhagwat amid BJP vs Congress poll battle over quota row

India TV News  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday, while addressing an event, made it clear that the Sangh Parivar never opposed reservations extended to certain groups. Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP, RSS Congress leader Rahul has been on a streak to attack the BJP and RSS over a range of issues, including reservation. Gandhi recently in Wayanad, accused the BJP and …

Sangh Parivar never opposed reservations, says Mohan Bhagwat amid row
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Sangh Parivar never opposed reservations, says Mohan Bhagwat amid row

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday declared that the Sangh Parivar had “never opposed reservations extended to certain groups," with his statement coming at a time when opposition parties are claiming that if the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party gets a third successive term by winning the ongoing national polls, its government will “change" the Constitution of India and …

Ranjith Says Vote Out BJP, if You Want Reservation
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ranjith Says Vote Out BJP, if You Want Reservation

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Congress Chevella candidate Gaddam Ranjith Reddy appealed to voters to ensure the victory of the Congress in the Lok Sabha elections if they wanted the reservations to continue in education and employment. He cautioned voters that if the BJP comes to power for the third-term, it will abolish reservations on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the RSS …

BJP, RSS promoting hatred in country: Rahul Gandhi
10 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP, RSS promoting hatred in country: Rahul Gandhi

Deccan Chronicle  

: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of promoting hatred in the country. Resuming his ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ after a break for two days in Raigarh in Chhattisgarh, Mr. Gandhi said that “BJP and RSS are sowing seeds of hatred and disharmony, whereas we have opened the shop of love”. The …

Bihar politics: Govt keen to increase reservation in Winter Session. Will it?
1 year, 2 months ago

Bihar politics: Govt keen to increase reservation in Winter Session. Will it?

Hindustan Times  

Patna:The winter session of Bihar’s state legislature beginning from November 6th is expected to be politically significant as there is likelihood of the ruling Grand Alliance government increasing the reservation limit for backward classes, following the findings of the caste survey released recently. There is a buzz in political circles that the GA government, following the release of the caste …

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asks people to remain vigilant against divisive forces
1 year, 2 months ago

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asks people to remain vigilant against divisive forces

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday asked people to remain vigilant against “divisive forces” ahead of the assembly elections in five states in November and the 2024 national polls while emphasising the importance of backing the most competent candidates. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat with singer Shankar Mahadevan. Bhagwat cited India’s expanding influence on the global stage and said …

MK Stalin demands removal of 50 per cent ceiling on reservation
1 year, 3 months ago

MK Stalin demands removal of 50 per cent ceiling on reservation

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday voiced his opposition to the 50 per cent cap on reservation in employment and education and said states should be given the authority to decide on the quantum of quota. While speaking at the second national conference of the All India Federation for Social Justice, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister also urged …

Till discrimination exists...: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat backs reservations
1 year, 4 months ago

Till discrimination exists...: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat backs reservations

India Today  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said that reservations should continue till discrimination exists in society, adding that the RSS organisation "completely supported the reservations provided in the Constitution". "If sections of society faced discrimination for 2000 years, why cannot we accept some trouble for 200 more years," he added, as per news agency PTI. RSS CHIEF ON …

SC says THIS on withdrawal of Muslim quota bill in Karnataka today
1 year, 8 months ago

SC says THIS on withdrawal of Muslim quota bill in Karnataka today

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday expressed its disapproval of the comments made by politicians on Karnataka's Muslim OBC reservation matter. A bench of Justices KM Joseph, BV Nagarathna, and Ahsanuddin Amanullaj said, “When the matter is pending before the court and there is a court order on Karnataka Muslim quota, then there should not be any political statements …

Amit Shah defends scrapping 4% reservation for Muslims in Karnataka
1 year, 8 months ago

Amit Shah defends scrapping 4% reservation for Muslims in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on April 25 defended the BJP Government’s decision in Karnataka of scrapping 4% quota for Muslims saying the party never believed in ‘religion-based reservation.’ The former BJP chief also took a dig at the Congress for its stand that the quota would be restored if it is voted to power in the State after the …

Bhatti slams Amit Shah for remarks on Muslim quota
1 year, 8 months ago

Bhatti slams Amit Shah for remarks on Muslim quota

Deccan Chronicle  

KARIMNAGAR: CLP leader Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka called Union home minister Amit Shah's statement that the BJP will scrap 4 per cent reservations for Muslims in Telangana if the party forms government a "drop of poison" meant to cause unrest in a state where people live in peace and communal harmony. Bhatti stated that the Congress government provided 4 percent reservations …

Suspect moves: The Hindu Editorial on changes to reservation policy in Karnataka
1 year, 9 months ago

Suspect moves: The Hindu Editorial on changes to reservation policy in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Statecraft involves management of competing demands for accommodation and inclusion, without unduly affecting the interests of any section of society. The Karnataka government’s decision to scrap the 4% quota for Muslims within the Other Backward Classes category and earmark an additional 2% each to the dominant Vokkaliga and Veerashaiva-Lingayat communities is a divisive gamble in the expectation of electoral dividends. …

Mohan Bhagwat’s statement on Pandits was misconstrued: RSS
1 year, 11 months ago

Mohan Bhagwat’s statement on Pandits was misconstrued: RSS

The Hindu  

A day after Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat landed in a controversy with his remarks on Pandits, a common term used to refer to the Brahmin community, the RSS’ publicity chief Sunil Ambekar on Monday issued a clarification saying Mr. Bhagwat’s remarks have been misconstrued, and by ‘Pandits’ he had meant vidvaan. Issuing the clarification, Mr. Ambekar said, “He …

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat targeted for asking Muslims to abandon rhetorics of supremacy
2 years ago

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat targeted for asking Muslims to abandon rhetorics of supremacy

Op India  

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks in his recent interview with Organiser and Panchjanya had knickers of some of the usual suspects in a twist as they fulminated against him for asking Muslims of India to abandon rhetorics of supremacy. From CPM leader Brinda Karat to AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, a raft of opposition leaders objected to Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks in …

Mayawati slams BJP for delay in urban local bodies polls
2 years ago

Mayawati slams BJP for delay in urban local bodies polls

The Hindu  

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Friday targeted the ruling BJP for delayed urban local bodies polls in the State and alleged that the saffron party is busy in fulfilling the agenda of its ideological mentor, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. “The BJP would have given emphasis on OBC reservation in the civic polls, if it had the right intention and …

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