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United News of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Rahul doubts intention of Modi on caste census
Rajgir, June 06 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday expressed his doubt over the intention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the caste census, saying he would not allow emerge true picture of the prevailing scenario on social dynamics in the country. Gandhi, while addressing a conference organised on the theme of "save the constitution ", said that Prime Minister Modi was not sincere and his intention was not clear on the caste census, as he had promised to do it in the country. Initially, he was not at all prepared for the caste census at the national level, but under his continued and sustained pressure in Lok Sabha and the struggle made by Congress on the issue forced him to get prepared for the caste census, he added. " PM Mod had once said that there was no caste in the country and I had then asked him why he claimed to be coming from the OBC category, if there is no existence of the caste system ", Congress leader said, adding that the BJP had never been sincere and prepared for caste census. The intention of PM Modi on the caste census was still doubtful as it was reflected from the fact that the questionnaire of the caste census exercise was prepared by 11 senior officers in a closed room and no public suggestion was invited by the government on the issue, he pointed out. Gandhi said that there were two models of caste census in the country-- one by the BJP and the other by Congress. A model of Congress was visible in the caste census, conducted in Telangana, he stated. So far as the question of the BJP was concerned, the caste census was an attempt to suppress the true picture of social dynamics and mislead the people on the issue, while Congress had conducted a fair and transparent caste census in Telangana, he added. Based on the caste census conducted by the Congress government in Telangana, several decisions were taken, including the hike in reservation limit for Extremely Backward Classes(EBCs), Backward Classes, and others in government services, he further added. Congress leader said if the BJP did not conduct the caste census properly, then his party would do the job if given an opportunity to serve the people. He would also raise the issue in Lok Sabha if an attempt was made by the Narendra Modi government to mislead the people on the issue of caste census, he added. Gandhi said that Schedule Castes (SCS), Scheduled Tribes(STs) Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs), and others who lagged on the path of development, were 90 percent of the population, who could not get proper representation in government services. In the top bureaucracy, only a few of them were in the decision-making process, and they too had been given responsibilities of minor departments, he added. Congress leader said that in the corporate sector representation of Backward Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes was negligible. Top corporate houses were being given relief by the government, in the form of tax rebates, running into lakhs of crores of rupees, he pointed out. On the other hand, those who remained backwards and deprived were forced to live pathetic lives, he lamented. Gandhi exhorted the people of the Backward Classes and deprived not to get frightened and continue to struggle for their rights. Congress would always remain solidly behind them to give strength and ensure that they could get justice, he promised. UNI KKS BD
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
60 tribal families still await permanent housing in Palakkad's Parambikulam
PALAKKAD: "Each file represents a life." For the past nine years, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has repeated this powerful message several times to government officials urging them to treat every file with humanity and compassion. But in the dense forests of Parambikulam in Palakkad district, the same message seems to have been lost in the bureaucracy. In the Uravanpadi tribal hamlet alone, 30 fully constructed houses completed back in 2023 remain unused and locked, simply because authorities are yet to assign them house numbers, leaving as many families without the safe shelter they were promised. Another 30 houses spread across Sungam, Earth Dam, Thekkady and Poopara tribal hamlets initiated as far back as 2019 continue to languish in the final phase. Shockingly not a single department appears to have clarity on the reasons behind the delay 'Criminal Negligence' These shocking details were un-earthed when the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Committee of the Kerala Legislative Assembly held a review meeting of various departments at the Forest Department Information Centre in Anappadi, Parambikulam, regarding the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the district.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Rift in the margins? Dalit groups condemn Muslim leaders' remarks
Mangaluru: A press conference by Dalit leaders in coastal Karnataka has brought to light growing discontent within Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe organisations against certain Muslim groups, in the wake of controversial remarks made againstHome Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara, a prominent Dalit leader. The Karnataka Dalit Horata Samiti, a district-level Dalit rights organisation, on Wednesday condemned a viral audio clip circulating across WhatsApp groups, in which unidentified Muslim individuals were allegedly heard criticising and insulting Dr. Parameshwara and his daughter following the recent communal violence in Mangaluru. The incident, sparked by the killing of Abdul Rahim, a resident of Koltmajalu in Bantwal, had reignited simmering tensions in the communally sensitive region. 'The remarks against a senior Dalit leader and his family have hurt the sentiments of the entire Dalit community,' said Anil Kumar Kankanady, a district leader of the Horata Samiti. 'Dr. Parameshwara is not just a political figure, but a symbol of perseverance for all Dalits who have risen through systemic adversity. Targeting him with such language is not just personal defamation—it is an insult to the community.' The organisation, which includes several prominent SC/ST activists, demanded the registration of a case under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against those involved in the derogatory comments. The leaders also pressed for immediate arrests and action against those disseminating the voice recordings. Among those present at the press conference were district coordinator S.P. Anand, Vishukumar, Siddappa Basavanagar, Dasharath Daddalkad, Prasad Kankanady, and RJ Karkera. A new political line? While such condemnations might seem like a routine defence of community pride, analysts suggest this incident signals a potentially deeper shift in Karnataka's subaltern politics. Historically seen as allies in struggles against upper-caste hegemony and right-wing politics, Dalit and Muslim groups in Karnataka have shared political space—both in street mobilisations and electoral strategies, particularly within Congress and smaller social justice-oriented outfits. However, recent developments, including competitive victimhood, perceived political neglect, and targeted communal violence in coastal areas, have strained this tenuous solidarity. That a Dalit-led press meet would call out Muslim voices so directly—and link it to broader community insult—suggests that identity-based assertiveness is reshaping grassroots narratives. 'This is a moment of divergence,' notes a Mangaluru-based political sociologist. 'Dalit organisations, long accustomed to being marginal players in coastal Karnataka's communal binary, are now asserting a third front—demanding respect not just from dominant castes or state institutions, but also from other marginalised communities.' Coastal Karnataka's fragile balance Coastal Karnataka has witnessed a complex mix of caste, religion, and regional assertion. While much of the national discourse has framed the region as a Hindu-Muslim flashpoint, caste-based politics—especially among backwards castes and Dalits—has been gaining traction over the last decade. In this context, attacks—verbal or otherwise—on a figure like Dr. Parameshwara, who has held key portfolios including that of Home Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, are seen not just as personal affronts but as an attack on Dalit political legitimacy. With state elections on the horizon and national parties recalibrating their caste equations, the growing alienation expressed by Dalit leaders in Mangaluru may well ripple beyond the district. Whether this episode marks a passing rupture or the beginning of a deeper shift in caste-community alignments will depend on how political parties, civil society, and state mechanisms respond to the grievance, and whether platforms of solidarity can be rebuilt before mistrust calcifies, say political observers on the coast.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Haryana announces Group D recruitment with renewed reservation criteria
1 2 3 Chandigarh: The Haryana govt on Wednesday announced the initiation of the recruitment process for 7,596 Group-D posts through the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC). The initiative will not only boost employment, but also ensure social inclusion and will be selected based on their common eligibility test (CET) scores, ensuring a transparent and merit-based selection process, said an official the first time in Haryana's history, 605 posts were reserved for the Deprived Scheduled Castes (DSC) and 604 posts for Other Scheduled Castes (OSC) in Group-D recruitment. In addition, reservations were also provided for categories like BCA, BCB, EWS, PH, ESP, and ESM. This is a historic move to bridge intra-category disparities and ensure equitable distribution of reservation benefits, said the shared goal of the Centre and the Haryana govt is Antyodaya, uplifting the most deprived sections of society. This recruitment drive is a significant step toward securing the rights of all communities, particularly the Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes, the spokesperson minister Nayab Singh Saini said his govt was committed to empowering the youth and bringing every section of society into the mainstream of development. This recruitment process will not only provide employment opportunities but also reinforce social justice, he Haryana govt is committed to ensuring complete transparency and fairness in this recruitment process. The use of technology will simplify and streamline the application and selection process, making it more efficient. This initiative will not only open new avenues of employment for the youth, but also further strengthen the govt's commitment to social inclusion and equality, said Saini.
Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
In landmark move, Haryana announces reservation for Deprived Scheduled Castes, Other SCs in Group D recruitment
In a landmark decision, the Haryana Government Wednesday announced the recruitment process for 7,596 Group-D posts through the state Staff Selection Commission (HSSC), including 605 posts reserved for Deprived Scheduled Castes (DSC) and 604 posts for Other Scheduled Castes (OSC) for the first time in its history. 'This recruitment process will not only provide employment opportunities but also reinforce social justice,' Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said. 'This is a historic move to bridge intra-category disparities and ensure equitable distribution of reservation benefits. The shared goal of the Central and Haryana governments is Antyodaya, uplifting the most deprived sections of society. This recruitment drive is a significant step toward securing the rights of all communities, particularly Scheduled Castes and other backward classes,' he added. 'The present state government is committed to empowering the youth and bringing every section of society into the mainstream of development,' Saini said. Reservation has also been provided for categories like Backward Classes (A category), BC (B), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), physically handicapped (PH), eligible sportspersons (ESP), and ex-servicemen (ESM). The chief minister said the recruitment initiative is yet another example of 'the visionary leadership of the Haryana Government and the Centre' which 'will not only boost employment but also ensure social inclusion and fairness.' He said the candidates will be selected based on their Common Eligibility Test (CET) scores to ensure a transparent and merit-based selection process. Saini said the government is committed to 'ensuring complete transparency and fairness in this recruitment process. The use of technology will simplify and streamline the application and selection process, making it more efficient. This initiative will not only open new avenues of employment for the youth but also further strengthen the government's commitment to social inclusion and equality.'
