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New Indian Express
28-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Ignored for ministerial post as I am from Maratha community: NCP MLA
CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Maharashtra NCP MLA Prakash Solanke has claimed he has been ignored for a ministerial berth in the state government as he belongs to the Maratha community. Speaking to reporters in Beed on Sunday, the four-time MLA from Majalgaon also claimed Marathas have been the Nationalist Congress Party's (NCP) strength in Beed district, but they are ignored when it comes to giving a cabinet or guardian minister post to a member from the community. He was responding to a question on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP head Ajit Pawar on Friday saying party leader and former minister Dhananjay Munde will be given an "opportunity" if he is absolved in an "inquiry" against him. Pawar was apparently referring to the last year's Beed sarpanch murder case following which Munde, the MLA from Parli in Beed, had to quit the Devendra Fadnavis government in March this year. Notably, Marathas, under the leadership of activist Manoj Jarange, have been agitating for reservation in government jobs and education under the Other Backwards Classes (OBC) quota. Asked about the speculation of Munde's return to the cabinet, Solanke claimed, "Leaders like (NCP-SP chief) Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar have always given priority to the OBC community in Beed district. The Maratha community has been an NCP supporter in Beed. But OBCs and backward communities were given preference in Beed district in the past 45 years." This is due to the party's policy of following the ideology of (social reformers) Jyotirao Phule, Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj and BR Ambedkar, he said.
Business Standard
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
OBCs' Empowerment: 'The OBCs Uprising' Garners Tremendous Response; Narahari's Shakari-Vikramaditya' Also Forthcoming
PNN Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 15: A new book, 'The OBCs Uprising: A New Narrative on Social Justice and Political Representation', co-authored by Principal Secretary, Public Health Engineering Dept, Madhya Pradesh, P. Narahari, IAS, and High Court advocate Pruthviraj Singh, was recently launched. This work advocates for social justice and political representation for the Other Backwards Classes (OBCs) in India, stemming from five years of intensive research and collaboration. 'The OBCs Uprising' was launched recently and has since received an overwhelming response from readers. Approximately 3500 copies have already been sold in the Telugu language, and there is growing interest in the English version as well. The publisher has announced that the book will soon be made available in all major bookstores across India. The book delves deeply into the challenges faced by OBCs in the past and present. Divided into nine chapters, it covers crucial topics such as the impact of colonial policies, the evolution of reservation politics, and legal analyses of various Supreme Court verdicts and policy developments. A key feature of the book is the "OBC Manifesto," a detailed policy charter outlining specific demands for community representation, education, and economic empowerment. The book was launched by the 'Mahagatha' platform. Mahagatha believes that this book will serve as a powerful tool for social awareness and transformation, aligning with their mission to integrate Vedic wisdom with contemporary issues. The authors have a clear vision for this work. P. Narahari stated, "This book is a culmination of five years of extensive research and collaboration, articulating our commitment to a comprehensive exploration of the OBC narrative." Co-author Pruthviraj Singh added, "We believe this book is a call to action--a meticulously crafted tool to rectify historical injustices and envision a truly inclusive future for India." In related news, P. Narahari and spiritual philosopher Devrishi's much-anticipated book, 'Shakari - Vikramaditya', is also set to be released soon. This book is a historical saga based on the life and valor of the great Indian emperor Vikramaditya. This book is also being published by 'Mahagatha' and will be available shortly.
The Wire
15-07-2025
- Politics
- The Wire
OBCs' Empowerment: 'The OBCs Uprising' Garners Tremendous Response; Narahari's Shakari-Vikramaditya' Also Forthcoming
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 15: A new book, 'The OBCs Uprising: A New Narrative on Social Justice and Political Representation', co-authored by Principal Secretary, Public Health Engineering Dept, Madhya Pradesh P. Narahari, IAS, and High Court advocate Pruthviraj Singh, was recently launched. This work advocates for social justice and political representation for the Other Backwards Classes (OBCs) in India, stemming from five years of intensive research and collaboration. 'The OBCs Uprising' was launched recently and has since received an overwhelming response from readers. Approximately 3500 copies have already been sold in the Telugu language, and there is growing interest in the English version as well. The publisher has announced that the book will soon be made available in all major bookstores across India. The book delves deeply into the challenges faced by OBCs in the past and present. Divided into nine chapters, it covers crucial topics such as the impact of colonial policies, the evolution of reservation politics, and legal analyses of various Supreme Court verdicts and policy developments. A key feature of the book is the "OBC Manifesto," a detailed policy charter outlining specific demands for community representation, education, and economic empowerment. The book was launched by the 'Mahagatha' platform. Mahagatha believes that this book will serve as a powerful tool for social awareness and transformation, aligning with their mission to integrate Vedic wisdom with contemporary issues. The authors have a clear vision for this work. P. Narahari stated, "This book is a culmination of five years of extensive research and collaboration, articulating our commitment to a comprehensive exploration of the OBC narrative." Co-author Pruthviraj Singh added, "We believe this book is a call to action—a meticulously crafted tool to rectify historical injustices and envision a truly inclusive future for India." In related news, P. Narahari and spiritual philosopher Devrishi's much-anticipated book, 'Shakari – Vikramaditya', is also set to be released soon. This book is a historical saga based on the life and valor of the great Indian emperor Vikramaditya. This book is also being published by 'Mahagatha' and will be available shortly. 'The OBCs Uprising' hopes to foster a dialogue that will lead to the creation of a more just and equitable society for all citizens in India. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PNN and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.).
NDTV
25-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Supreme Court Seeks Madhya Pradesh Reply On 27% OBC Quota Implementation
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Madhya Pradesh government to file reply by July 4 on a petition seeking implementation of 27 per cent Other Backwards Classes (OBC) quota in the state. The petition moved by members of the OBC community in the state seeks implementation of a law passed by the Madhya Pradesh Assembly in 2019, which increased the OBC quota from 14% to 27%. The plea states the state government has been denying benefit of increased quota for the OBCs based on the stay given to an MBBS student for a postgraduate medical entrance test by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The implementation of 27% reservations in public employment and educational institutions for OBCs is a key issue of contention in the state, which has nearly 50% of its population belonging to the OBC category. Earlier, the Congress had accused the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government of deliberately not implementing the law (which increased OBC quota from 14 to 27%) passed by the Congress government in 2019. However, the BJP govt has cited "legal hurdle" to implementation as the increased quota breaches the total 50% reservations limit in the state. An ordinance was brought by the erstwhile Congress government on March 8, 2019, seeking to increase the OBC quota in jobs and admissions in educational institutions to 27 per cent from 14 per cent. However, the same was challenged by the MBBS student. The Madhya Pradesh High Court stayed the implementation of the ordinance for the entrance test of the postgraduate medical exam. However, in July 2019, the state assembly passed legislation to replace the ordinance, which increased the reservations to 27 per cent. The petition, moved by members of the OBC community in the state, claims that despite Madhya Pradesh having a 50% OBC population, the reservation quota remains only 14%. The plea further says that the Madhya Pradesh government arbitrarily failed to implement the Act to extend the benefit of the said amendment in nearly all recruitment processes. Before 2019, Madhya Pradesh had 14 per cent reservation for the OBC, 20 per cent for ST, and 16 per cent for SC, totalling 50 per cent. The enhanced OBC quota has raised total reservation to 63 per cent, breaching the 50 per cent quota ceiling. On March 19, 2019, the High Court stayed the increased 13 per cent more OBC reservation, which led to the suspension of many recruitment processes. Later, a formula which included 87 per cent existing reservations plus 13 per cent reserved was introduced to continue exams while holding the disputed 13 per cent seats separately until a final verdict. In 2024, all pending petitions regarding OBC reservation hike (around 70 in total) were transferred from the High Court to the Supreme Court. Till the final decision is made, recruitments are continuing based on the 87:13 formula.
United News of India
23-06-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
SC to frame guidelines on OBC certificates for children of single mothers
New Delhi, June 23 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday expressed its intent to lay down guidelines for issuing OBC (Other Backwards Classes) certificates to children of single mothers, allowing the use of the mother's caste certificate without requiring documents from the paternal side. A bench comprising Justices KV Viswanathan and N Kotiswar Singh heard the matter and scheduled it for final hearing on July 22. 'The present petition raises an important issue about the issuance of OBC certificate to children of a single mother where the mother belongs to the OBC category,' the bench noted in its order. The petitioner contends that existing guidelines unjustly require an OBC certificate from a paternal blood relative, father, grandfather, or uncle thereby excluding single mothers such as widows, divorcees, or adoptive mothers from securing rightful benefits for their children. Justice Viswanathan remarked during the hearing, 'Say there's a divorced mother, why should she be going after the father?', indicating the need to address systemic barriers faced by single mothers. The Supreme Court had earlier issued notice on the petition in February 2025, seeking responses from the Delhi government, Union of India, and Union Territories. On Monday, Additional Solicitor General Sanjay Jain cited the Rameshbhai Dabhai Naika v. State of Gujarat (2012) judgment, where the Court ruled that caste identity in inter-caste marriages should be assessed based on upbringing and social environment rather than mere paternal lineage. Justice Viswanathan emphasised that similar principles must be extended to OBC cases. 'They have resolved it for SC/ST if the child is brought up in the mother's surroundings, benefits cannot be denied. That logic should apply here, too,' he said, while also affirming that the concept of creamy layer based on income would continue to apply. The petitioner, a retired MCD teacher, argued that the current rules violate Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution by discriminating against single mothers from OBC communities. In contrast, she pointed out that children of single mothers from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes already benefit from more inclusive criteria. The Court allowed states that wish to submit their stance to do so before the next hearing. Justice Viswanathan reiterated that the final guidelines would address complexities arising out of inter-caste marriages and social realities faced by single mothers.
