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Hindustan Times
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
UP backward classes panel for 27% quota in coop societies
LUCKNOW The Uttar Pradesh State Backward Classes Commission on Monday suggested that 27% reservation for other backward classes be implemented in cooperative societies as per the Constitution, considering the current status of reservation on director posts under Section 29(5) of the Cooperative Act and Rule 28 of the Electoral Rules. A meeting under the chairmanship of the commission's chairman Rajesh Verma discussed reservation of OBCs, inclusion/exclusion of castes and their overall uplift (File Photo) A meeting under the chairmanship of the commission's chairman Rajesh Verma discussed reservation of OBCs, inclusion/exclusion of castes and their overall uplift. Vice president Sohan Lal Shrimali, secretary Manoj Kumar Sagar and other members of the commission were also present. The inclusion of Devwanshi caste in the Central Backward Classes list was also discussed. It was recommended that since this matter is related to the central list, a representation be sent to the National Backward Classes Commission in this matter. The attack on Manoj Kashyap and his family members, of gram panchayat of Meerut, was raised in the meeting by commission member Ramesh Gaur Kashyap. He informed that appropriate action was not taken by the Meerut police. In view of the seriousness of this incident, chairman Rajesh Verma decided to send a three-member inquiry committee to the spot on August 1, 2025. Doubts regarding the validity of OBC certificates were also discussed, and the commission suggested that a special meeting be held with principal secretary (personnel department) in this regard.
Time of India
26-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
MP Ravi Kishan honoured with Sansad Ratna Award'25
Gorakhpur: BJP MP from Gorakhpur, Ravi Kishan , has been conferred with the prestigious Sansad Ratna Award 2025 for his outstanding contribution to parliamentary democracy. The award ceremony was held at the New Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi, where Union Minister Kiren Rijiju was the chief guest, and National Backward Classes Commission chairman Hansraj Ahir presided over the event, PRO Pawan Dubey informed on Saturday. Ravi Kishan was selected based on his impressive parliamentary performance, including active participation in debates, a high number of questions asked, and the introduction of private member bills. "This is not just my honour. It is the fragrance of Gorakhpur's sacred soil now spreading across Delhi," the MP said, dedicating the award to the people of Purvanchal. He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and CM Yogi Adityanath for their inspiring leadership. He also thanked Prime Point Foundation and its founder K Srinivasan for instituting the awards.
