NCBC flags OBC quota for Muslims in Karnataka
NCBC objects to Karnataka's religion-based OBC reservation, emphasizing social justice ethics. The state categorizes backward classes, with Muslims under Category IIB. NCBC urges policy review and criticizes religion-based local body reservation. Key Points
Economic TimesBombay HC seeks Maharashtra govt's response on pleas against 1994 order increasing OBC quota
Issue of OBC Reservation in focus in the midst of ongoing Maratha quota stir. While Marathas have asked to be included among OBCs, the demand has been opposed by OBC community. Key Points
ThePrintRohini Commission report 'addresses Hindu-Muslim anomaly’ in OBC quota for occupational groups
Report on sub-categorisation of OBCs submitted to President. Panel found that in some states, Muslims from certain occupational groups have OBC status while Hindus don't, it is learnt. Key Points
ThePrintGujarat govt announces 27 per cent Reservation for OBCs in local self-governing bodies
The BJP government in Gujarat has announced a 27% Reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in local bodies, based on a commission's report. However, in areas with substantial tribal population, the Reservation for OBCs will continue to be 10%. The existing quota for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes remains unchanged. Key Points
Economic TimesBoth Shivakumar and I are Chief Minister aspirants, says Siddaramaiah
Former CM Siddaramaiah promises to increase the total share of Reservation to 75% from the current 50% if Congress wins the Karnataka election. He also says the party will ensure equal Reservation to Muslims. Siddaramaiah is confident that the Congress will win more than 120 seats and form the government with a popular majority. Meanwhile, he says that BJP is facing strong anti-incumbency and has removed BSY Yediyurappa from the CM post in a manner that has left many unhappy, including the Lingayats. Key Points
Economic Times
As Cong promises 75% quota in Karnataka, a look at how Tamil Nadu made it to 69%
Its social justice politics eased the way to hiking quotas for EBCs and BCs. And when SC ceiling came, the Tamil Nadu govt led by Jayalalithaa was quick to procure Ninth Schedule protection. Key Points
The Indian ExpressQuota order on hold, Karnataka tells Supreme Court backward Muslims not hit
Taking up the plea on April 12, the court had said that a reading of the GO “appears to suggest that prima facie... the foundation of its decision-making process is highly shaky and flawed”. Key Points
The Indian ExpressAmit Shah backs K'taka govt plan to scrap Muslim quota, calls it unconstitutional
Last month, before the Election Commission declared the Model Code of Conduct, the BJP government had proposed to provide 2% Reservation each to both the communities after scrapping the 4% Reservation given to Muslims under the OBC quota. The move was contested in the Supreme Court and is now on hold. Key Points
Economic TimesShot in the arm for Stalin’s social justice pitch: Reservation for Dalit Christians gets TN Assembly backing
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin says, "Denying Reservation to Dalits just because they embraced another faith... is not justifiable" Key Points
The Indian ExpressKarnataka scrapping 4% Muslim quota: Supreme Court says flawed but no stay
This was underlined by Justice K M Joseph heading a two-judge bench hearing a writ petition challenging the Government Order (GO) by L Ghulam Rasool and Anjuman-E-Islam. The state has asserted that the Constitution does not permit Reservation on the basis of religion. Key Points
The Indian Express
Yediyurappa defends removal of 4% Muslim quota as stir continues
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader BS Yediyurappa on Thursday defended the withdrawal of 4% Reservation to Muslims in Karnataka. Whereas, the Muslim community continued to protest against the government’s decision. | Bengaluru News Key Points
Hindustan Times‘Castes that form only 4% of the total population in Karnataka enjoy 10% reservation’
EWS quota is against basic idea of reservation, according to Prof. A.B. Ramachandrappa, State convener of Manava Bandhutva Vedike Key Points
The HinduWomen’s Reservation Bill: BRS leader Kavitha begins hunger strike; 12 parties to attend, Congress missing
Inaugurating the protest, CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury said the Left parties would stand with the BRS and fight with it till the Women’s Reservation Bill is passed in Parliament. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised that his government would make Reservation for women in Parliament and assemblies a reality. Key Points
The Indian ExpressShould Dalit Christians, Muslims get quota benefits? RSS body to discuss issue
The Sangh Parivar has been traditionally opposed to granting Reservation benefits to converted Dalits. It has also supported demands to deny quota to converted Adivasis as well. Key Points
The Indian ExpressJamia opposes in Delhi HC plea seeking EWS quota
The Government of India through Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education issued an office memorandum for Reservation for EWS in Central Educational Institutions..dated 17.01.2019 (which said) the 'above Reservation would not be applicable to the 8 institutions of excellence research institutions...and to the minority educational institutions referred to in clause (1) of article 30 of the Constitution'. Key Points
Economic Times
Rajasthan govt will hike OBC quota from 21% to 27%, says Ashok Gehlot
The Rajasthan government has announced that it will increase Other Backward Classes (OBC) Reservation from 21% to 26%, with the additional 6% going to the most backward castes within the category, raising overall Reservation in the state from 64% to 70%. A survey will be conducted by the OBC commission to identify the most backward castes, with the commission submitting a report in a time-bound manner. The state government has also removed the property condition for economic weaker sections to qualify for full benefit of the 10% Reservation in the category. Key Points
Economic TimesHow the BJP and Congress vie to woo Lingayats and Vokkaligas
The BJP has gone so far as to name over 100 candidates from these two communities, with 60 seats allocated to Lingayats and 43 to Vokkaligas. In addition to representation in its potential government, the BJP has also recently ousted Muslims from the OBC Reservation quota (four percent) and co-opted Vokkaligas and Lingayats into it by carving out two new Reservation categories for these castes. Key Points
Economic TimesMuslims seek 4% job quota in Meghalaya
A largely community-based organisation has sought a 4% share of the quota in jobs for Muslims in Meghalaya. The Anti-Corruption League, representing the ‘Desi’ Muslims inhabiting the plains belt of Meghalaya’s Garo Hills region, listed its request in a letter to Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma. Key Points
The HinduReservation Dogs Season 3: How to watch the final season online? Here’s all you need to know ahead of its
Reservation Dogs revolves around the Rez Dogs, a group of four teenagers from Oklahoma. They are grieving the loss of their friend and are determined to leave their Reservation behind to start a new life in California. Key Points
Economic TimesAre new Reservation policies becoming jagirs?
Today's kings are politicians. They need votes. The vote bank, made of castes and communities and religions, are seeking such material reciprocity. Not just gifts during elections, or subsidies to donors, but something more substantial, something long-term, like a land-grant, that benefits future generations. Seats in medical and engineering colleges, government jobs, industrial contracts, licences to resources such as land and water and airwaves. Key Points
The Economic Times
Muslim politics is shifting from religion to reservation. All due to Modi's Pasmanda outreach
Muslims—both Pasmandas and upper ‘castes’—want political representation at the national level, seats in universities, and govt job quotas. But they have different ideas on how to get it. Key Points
ThePrintReservation for Muslims is against the Constitution, says Amit Shah
In his first rally at Nanded ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Mr. Shah also took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Key Points
The HinduSub-classification will ensure Reservation benefits reach marginalised among SC/STs, Centre tells SC
The case arises out of a reference made to bench in 2020 that expressed serious doubts about correctness of the 2005 landmark E.V. Chinnaiah vs State of Andhra Pradesh judgement. Key Points
ThePrint‘My full support with my community’ — Shiv Sena's Hemant Patil resigns over Maratha Reservation issue
Patil submitted his resignation to Lok Sabha Speaker Sunday. In his resignation letter, he said the Maratha issue has been pending for 'long, long time'. Key Points
ThePrintUma Bharti not alone, BJP facing growing chorus for OBC women quota. And it’s worried
Demand raised by Opposition for ‘quota within quota’ for OBCs in women’s Reservation law has found resonance among several BJP leaders. PM Modi slams ‘bid to divide nari shakti’. Key Points
ThePrint
Despite Jarange-Patil's 'deadline', Shinde says special session to discuss Maratha quota in February
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde made announcement in assembly Tuesday. But Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has threatened to renew protests unless 24 December deadline for Reservation is met. Key Points
ThePrintProtest is now over, our request has been accepted : Maratha quota activist Manoj Patil
Earlier on Friday, Manoj Jarange Patil warned the state government to issue a Government Resolution regarding the Maratha quota, adding that if their demands were not met then protestors would march towards Mumbai on Saturday morning. He also urged the Maharashtra Government to withdraw all the cases registered by the police regarding the demand for Maratha Reservation in the state. Key Points
Economic TimesJarange-Patil announces indefinite hunger strike from 20 January, Shinde urges restraint
Jarange-Patil says hunger strike will be held at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, where he will be joined by 'crores' of Marathas. SC is set to hear Maratha Reservation issue on 24 January. Key Points
ThePrint'Lay siege to MLAs' homes' — minister's speech on SC sub-quotas lays bare fissures in Siddaramaiah govt
Minister K.H. Muniyappa’s speech Tuesday kicked up a maelstrom over sub-quotas for different SC groups, an issue that has been simmering all year. Key Points
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