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Opposition to support bill to enable states to make their own lists of OBCs

Several Opposition parties on Monday decided to support the passage of a constitutional amendment bill that seeks to enable state governments to make their own lists of Other Backward Classes (OBCs). "The government is going to introduce the constitutional amendment bill in Parliament. We all leaders of various parties will support this bill, and we want this bill being introduced today (Monday) to be passed immediately after a discussion on it," Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge told reporters. This has happened in the past when a bill was brought for providing reservation to the economically weaker sections, he said. "We will peacefully support this bill. This issue is in the interest of backward classes and the country," Kharge said. Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar introduced the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Seventh Amendment) Bill, 2021 in the Lok Sabha. The bill aims to clarify provisions in the 102nd Constitutional

Reservations take SC/STs to Parliament, but not to positions of influence

Their proportional share in the Lok Sabha is not reflected in their presence in various committees, implying limited influence and authority.

India's ever-increasing reservations

A more divisive society and economic disasters ahead if reservations above 50 per cent are deemed legal by the Supreme Court

Reservations about quotas

They can be self-defeating in the new economic paradigm

General category employment in government services open to all: SC

It was alleged by one Sonam Tomar, a candidate from the OBC-female category, that she secured more marks then the general category woman who got the employment

SC-ST quota to continue till discrimination remains in society: Sushil Modi

The BJP leader said 38 of the 243 Bihar assembly seats are reserved for the SC and ST categories

5% reservation for more backward classes in Rajasthan judicial service

The more backward classes include Gurjars, Raika-Rabari, Gadiya-Lohars, Banjara and Gadariya

Letter to BS: Extending reservation to physically disabled a welcome step

It is the duty of the government to enable a level-playing field where persons with disabilities can participate on an equal basis with others.

Private trains could be a setback for Dalits and tribals, fear activists

With the launch of private trains, many Dalits feel an important mobilisation tool will be lost to them forever.

Sonia urges PM to extend OBC reservation in national medical, dental seats

She said that reservation for OBC candidates under the all-India quota in the medical entrance examination NEET is currently restricted to central institutions.

Make reservation fundamental right, Tejashwi Yadav to govt after SC ruling

Yadav asked Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar, LJP's Ram Vilas Paswan and Republic Party of India leader Ramdas Athawale to make their stand clear on the issue

SC order on reservation: Govt says it was not party in court; Cong protests

Making a statement in the House, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot said the Centre was also not asked to file an affidavit on the issue

It's in DNA of BJP-RSS to try and erase reservations: Rahul Gandhi

Taking a swipe at Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, he said, "We will not allow reservation to be done away with, no matter how much Modi Ji or Mohan Bhagwat dream of it."

Supreme Court upholds constitutional validity of SC/ST Amendment Act, 2018

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said a preliminary inquiry is not essential before lodging an FIR under the act and the approval of senior police officials is not needed

Parliament passes bill to extend SC/ST quota in legislatures by 10 years

The bill, which saw heated exchange between the treasury and opposition benches, was approved unanimously in Rajya Sabha

Lok Sabha clears Bill to extend political reservation to SCs, STs till 2030

The Minister said the government will bring reservation in judiciary also. The Bill was passed with division of votes with 352/0

Overjoyed, committed to marginalised: PM on extension to SC-ST reservation

"We are unwaveringly committed towards the empowerment of our citizens, especially the marginalised," the prime minister wrote on Twitter

Lok Sabha takes up Bill to extend SC-STs' political reservation by 10 years

According to the 2011 census, there were 296 members of the Anglo-Indian community, the minister said

Bill seeking extension of SC, ST quota in Lok Sabha to be introduced Monday

The reservation for these categories in Lok Sabha and assemblies was to expire on January 25, 2020

SC/ST reservation in promotion: SC lays down creamy layer, efficiency norms

The court said the whole object of reservation was to see that backward classes of citizens move forward so that they may "march hand in hand with other citizens of India on an equal basis"