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The Hindu
11-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Internal reservation: Questions raised over classification of Bhovis as sub-caste instead of main caste
Former chairman of Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation, G.V. Seetharamu, has raised questions over the classification of Bhovis as sub-caste instead of main caste during the ongoing survey of scheduled castes taken up ahead of the implementation of internal reservation. In a statement here on Sunday, Mr. Seetharamu, who is also a spokesperson of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), alleged that the enumerators conducting the survey were often entering 'Adi Karnataka, Adi Andhra, and Adi Dravida' first as the main caste and later entering Bhovi as a sub-caste, even though there is an option to enter Bhovi in the main caste/sub-caste column. 'This is causing injustice to the Bhovi/Vaddar community,' he said. Inclusion of Bhovi with 69 other sub-castes under the sub-caste column was causing 'discrimination' against our community, Mr. Seetharamu alleged. In many places, the enumerators were first recording Bhovis as Adi Karnataka under option 003 and later recording them as sub-caste under 023.1 as Bhovis, he said and pointed out that thousands of members of the Bhovi community have been registered in such a manner over the last five days. He claimed that enumerators had been instructed to record Bhovis under sub-caste only after distinguishing their main caste as Adi Karnataka. Contending that the data recorded in such a manner was 'incorrect', Mr. Seetharamu demanded that the data be re-evaluated so that all of them are considered as members of the Bhovi community. Mr. Seetharamu also sought action against the enumerators, who were adopting 'faulty' methodology, leading to 'injustice' towards the Bhovi community. The ongoing survey by the one-man commission headed by Justice H.N. Nagmohan Das will be enumerating the 101 castes under the Scheduled Castes ahead of the implementation of internal reservation. Mr. Seetharamu also raised the issue of conflicting claims over the historical classification of Adi Karnataka, Adi Dravida, and Adi Andhra. 'Some argue that these are not names of castes, while some others contend that these castes have been listed in the 1950 Presidential Order and all subsequent amendments. So, which is correct?' he questioned. Among the other issues raised by Mr. Seetharamu is the reference to Bhovis as 'ST' instead of 'SC' in the ration cards issued by the Department of Food and Civil Supplies. 'We belong to the SC community, and our caste data should be recorded as such. Instead of relying solely on ration cards, our Aadhaar cards, voter IDs, or caste certificates should be accepted as valid proof,' he said. He also urged that the children and daughters-in-law living in the household are not excluded from the enumeration.
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Observing rituals of a religion doesn't mean professing it: SC restores election of MLA
A person observing or performing rituals of a particular religion does not mean they 'profess' that faith, the Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, as it restored the membership of a Kerala CPI(M) legislator whose election from a Scheduled Caste constituency was questioned. A Raja, who was elected as an MLA from the Devikulam constituency in 2021, challenged the March 2023 order of the Kerala high court setting aside his election (HT) A Raja, who was elected as an MLA from the Devikulam constituency in 2021, challenged the March 2023 order of the Kerala high court setting aside his election. Congress leader D Kumar –– who finished second in the election –– had challenged Raja's victory, saying he was not entitled to contest from a reserved constituency on the grounds that he was baptised into the Christian faith by his parents when he was a minor. The three-judge bench of justices AS Oka, Ahsanuddin Amanullah and AG Masih on Tuesday set aside the HC order, concluding that the CPI(M) leader was a member of the Hindu Parayan caste. The apex court held that in an election petition, the validity of the caste certificate issued to Raja cannot be gone into as a challenge to the same is maintainable only under the statute governing issuance of such a certificate. 'Mere observance/performance of a ritual of/associated with any religion does not ipso facto and necessarily mean that the person 'professes' that religion. That is why the term used in the 1950 Presidential Order is 'professes', signifying that a person although born in a particular religion can profess another religion, inter alia, by practising the rituals of that other religion as the basic tenets of his beliefs and lifestyle,' the bench said in its order. The top court restored Raja's membership with all consequential benefits as it discarded all the evidence put up by Congress leaded Kumar to be vague and unreliable. 'The production of some photographs or some rituals which may have been performed by the appellant, nay, even assuming they were actually performed by the appellant, at the cost of repetition, can, in no manner, take the place of evidence, especially when matters of the like herein are being considered by the courts,' the court observed.
Bahrain News Gazette
02-04-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
Angolan Government Launches Tender for Concession of Passenger and Cargo Terminals in the Ports of Cabinda and Soyo
LUANDA, ANGOLA – EQS Newswire – 2 April 2025 – The Government of Angola launched this Wednesday, in Soyo, Zaire province, the Public Tender for the Concession of the Operation of Port Services in the Maritime Passenger and Cargo Terminals of the Port of Cabinda and in the River Passenger and Cargo Terminals of the Port of Soyo. This strategic initiative aims to strengthen regional logistics, improve mobility and boost the country's economic growth. The process initiated today arises within the scope of Presidential Order No. 210/23, of August 29, which authorizes the opening of the tender for the award of concession contracts for the management, operation and maintenance of these terminals, for a period of 20 years. Within 40 working days after the publication of the public tender notice in Jornal de Angola, investors interested in developing and optimizing the operation of these public assets can submit their proposals, in accordance with the requirements and factors set out in the documents of the procedure defined by the Ministry of Transport. Connected to Luanda and ports in neighboring countries, Cabinda and Soyo are central hubs in maritime and river trade in the northern region, linking cities, populations and companies from different sectors, including oil. In addition to the development of the cabotage sector in Northern Angola, the management of the concession will allow the creation of jobs, the improvement of freight and passenger transport logistics, and a better use of existing resources, ensuring a more competitive and sustainable operation, in line with efficiency and sustainability policies in the transport sector. in Angola. The launching ceremony of the Tender for the Concession of the Passenger and Cargo Terminals of the Ports of Cabinda and Soyo was chaired by the Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, Maritime and Port Sectors, Rui Carreira. More information about the competitors and proposals is available on the website Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Transport of Angola. Download image (1): Image Caption (1): Secretary of State for the Civil Aviation, Maritime and Port Sectors – Rui Paulo de Andrade Teles Carreira Download image (2): Image Caption (2): Soyo Multipurpose Terminal
Zawya
01-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Angolan Government Launches Tender for Concession of Passenger and Cargo Terminals in the Ports of Cabinda and Soyo
The Government of Angola launched this Wednesday, in Soyo, Zaire province, the Public Tender for the Concession of the Operation of Port Services in the Maritime Passenger and Cargo Terminals of the Port of Cabinda and in the River Passenger and Cargo Terminals of the Port of Soyo. This strategic initiative aims to strengthen regional logistics, improve mobility and boost the country's economic growth. The process initiated today arises within the scope of Presidential Order No. 210/23, of August 29, which authorizes the opening of the tender for the award of concession contracts for the management, operation and maintenance of these terminals, for a period of 20 years. Within 40 working days after the publication of the public tender notice in Jornal de Angola, investors interested in developing and optimizing the operation of these public assets can submit their proposals, in accordance with the requirements and factors set out in the documents of the procedure defined by the Ministry of Transport. Connected to Luanda and ports in neighboring countries, Cabinda and Soyo are central hubs in maritime and river trade in the northern region, linking cities, populations and companies from different sectors, including oil. In addition to the development of the cabotage sector in Northern Angola, the management of the concession will allow the creation of jobs, the improvement of freight and passenger transport logistics, and a better use of existing resources, ensuring a more competitive and sustainable operation, in line with efficiency and sustainability policies in the transport sector. in Angola. The launching ceremony of the Tender for the Concession of the Passenger and Cargo Terminals of the Ports of Cabinda and Soyo was chaired by the Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, Maritime and Port Sectors, Rui Carreira. More information about the competitors and proposals is available on the website Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Transport of Angola.
