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Hans India
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
15-day comprehensive caste and socio-economic survey in Sep
Bengaluru: In a significant move to address social inequality, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah chaired a preparatory meeting today regarding the upcoming Social and Educational Survey proposed by the State Backward Classes Commission. The survey will cover all 7 crore residents of the state and aims to become a model exercise for the entire country. The Chief Minister stated that the primary objective of the survey is to eliminate caste-based discrimination. He stressed the importance of conducting a thorough analysis of each individual's economic condition, including details like land ownership. The data collected through this survey will play a vital role in the formulation of the upcoming state budget. The survey will be carried out from September 22 to October 7 and will span 15 days. All departments have been instructed to begin preparatory measures such as training without delay. The final report is expected to be submitted by the end of October. The government intends to ensure that the survey is conducted in a scientific, transparent, and inclusive manner. It was emphasized that every section of society must be accounted for and no one should be left out. Unlike the previous manual survey by the Kantharaj Commission, which involved 54 questions, this time a mobile application will be used to collect data. More topics are expected to be included in the questionnaire, and the assistance of an expert committee will be sought for finalizing the survey format. To draw insights and improve execution, the state will study the social and educational census conducted in Telangana. A high-level committee will be formed to oversee the entire process. The survey will require around 1.65 lakh personnel, and the government plans to utilize teachers along with staff from other departments to meet the manpower demand. It is imperative that all departments coordinate their efforts to ensure the successful implementation of the survey, especially in Bengaluru city. The meeting was attended by Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi, Chairman of the State Backward Classes Commission Madhu Sudan R. Naik, Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, the Chief Minister's legal advisor Ponnanna, and other senior officials.
Hindustan Times
12-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ferozepur: Government schoolteacher held for molesting girls
A government school teacher in Ferozepur's Guru Har Sahai sub-division was arrested on Friday on charges of sexually harassing at least 13 girl students. According to the police, parents of at least 13 girl students from various classes alleged that the accused teacher had been sexually harassing their daughters over the past 3–4 months. Ferozepur senior superintendent of police (SSP) Bhupinder Singh Sidhu said a case has been registered against teacher Raj Kumar Chugh under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Sections 74, 79 (outraging woman's modesty) and 75 (sexual harassment), along with Section 8 of the POCSO Act at the Guru Har Sahai police station. 'A probe was conducted by a deputy superintendent of police. The accused has been taken into custody and further investigation is underway,' SSP Sidhu said. According to the police, parents of at least 13 girl students from various classes alleged that the accused teacher had been sexually harassing their daughters over the past 3–4 months. The matter came to light after one of the students dropped a complaint letter into the school's suggestion box. Acting on the letter, principal Karan Singh Dhaliwal promptly formed an internal committee of female staff members to look into the matter and submitted a preliminary report to the district education officer (DEO) Manila Arora. The DEO escalated the matter to the directorate of public instruction (DPI) in Chandigarh, which took immediate cognisance. On Friday, Malkit Singh Thind, chairman of the State Backward Classes Commission, visited the school and held a closed-door meeting with parents. During the interaction, parents recounted how the harassment had continued for months while students remained silent out of fear. Some parents also alleged that a few staff members, including females were complicit and had allegedly pressured the victims to remain quiet. SSP Sidhu assured that all aspects of the case are being investigated thoroughly.
Hindustan Times
13-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Kaushambi case: Probe team summons SDM, CO, records statements of victim, family
The team of the State Backward Classes Commission (SBCC), which reached Kaushambi to investigate the Lonhada case, met SDM Sirathu and CO, Sirathu at the Circuit House on Friday and sought details related to the case. The team also took the girl's statement, copies of documents related to the case, besides the suicide note of the father of the accused. These copies will also be attached with the investigation report to be sent to the chairman of the Commission. The State Backward Classes Commission had formed a five-member team to investigate the Lonhada case which included the Commission's vice chairman Surya Prakash Pal, members Vinod Kumar Singh, Balak Das, Richa Rajput and Ashok Kumar. On Friday morning, before recording the statement of the girl and her family members besides villagers, the team summoned SDM Sirathu Yogesh Kumar Gaur and CO Satyendra Tiwari at the Circuit House in Manjhanpur, Kaushambi. Both officers were quizzed on various developments of the case for about an hour including how it all started, under what circumstances the case was registered and what happened that the sections of rape and Pocso were removed in a hurry, on what basis the case of murder by poisoning was registered against five people including the gram pradhan and the girl's father. Surya Prakash Pal, heading the investigating team said that the entire incident has been investigated thoroughly. He said the statements of SDM and circle officer had also been taken and soon the investigation reports would be sent to chairman of the Commission. Health check-up of victim done A medical team of Community Health Center, Kada, reached Lonhada village on Friday and conducted a health check-up of the victim. In a video of the victim's mother circulated on social media, she could be heard talking about her daughter's ill health. CHC superintendent Dr Mohd Saud said that the girl is completely fine. She had some trouble due to hot weather. ORS and glucose have been given. 'Will get justice for the girl' District president of Aam Aadmi Party Mohd Ilyas reached Lonhada village on Friday with party officials and workers. He met the girl and her family and assured them of all possible help. He said that under pressure of the government, the police had removed the sections of rape and Pocso Act due to which the accused had been released. Instead of the accused, the girl's father has been sent to jail for which AAP would stage a protest at every level for justice, he said.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Retired judge M.S. Janarthanam passes away at 89
Retired Madras High Court judge and former chairman of the State Backward Classes Commission, Justice M.S. Janarthanam, passed away on Friday (June 6, 2025). He was 89. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that the funeral of Justice Janarthanam, who had also served as president of the Tamil Nadu State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, would be held with police honours, in recognition of his contributions to social justice. In his condolence message, Mr. Stalin recalled that Justice Janarthanam served as a judge of the Madras High Court from 1988 to 1998, during which he delivered several landmark judgments. He also served as chairman of the State Backward Classes Commission from 2006 to 2015. 'It was on the basis of his recommendations that reservations were implemented for Muslims, Christians, and Arundhathiyars in Tamil Nadu. He carved a niche for himself in the history of social justice. The demise of Justice M.S. Janarthanam is an irreparable loss to the cause of social justice,' Mr. Stalin said. 'Shining example' In his condolence message, PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss said that Justice Janarthanam had recommended a 10.5% reservation for Vanniyars, and described him as a shining example of how a chairman of the Tamil Nadu Backward Classes Commission should perform.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Retired judge M.S. Janarthanam passes away at 89 in Chennai
Retired Madras High Court judge and former chairman of the State Backward Classes Commission, Justice M.S. Janarthanam, passed away in Chennai on Friday (June 6, 2025). He was 89. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that the funeral of Justice Janarthanam, who had also served as president of the Tamil Nadu State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, would be held with police honours, in recognition of his contributions to social justice. In his condolence message, Mr. Stalin recalled that Justice Janarthanam served as a judge of the Madras High Court from 1988 to 1998, during which he delivered several landmark judgments. He also served as chairman of the State Backward Classes Commission from 2006 to 2015. 'It was on the basis of his recommendations that reservations were implemented for Muslims, Christians, and Arundhathiyars in Tamil Nadu. He carved a niche for himself in the history of social justice. The demise of Justice M.S. Janarthanam is an irreparable loss to the cause of social justice,' Mr. Stalin said. 'Shining example' In his condolence message, PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss said that Justice Janarthanam had recommended a 10.5% reservation for Vanniyars, and described him as a shining example of how a chairman of the Tamil Nadu Backward Classes Commission should perform.
