Caste

Kalamandalam Sathyabhama Jr triggered controversy after she made a casteist slur against dancer Dr RLV Ramakrishnan in an interview on a YouTube Channel. 

Anand Sharma's dissent stemmed from his recollection of the Congress party's long-standing commitment to inclusivity and unity, exemplified by the iconic slogans coined by leaders like Indira and Rajiv Gandhi.

Kalamandalam Sathyabhama triggered controversy after she made a casteist slur against dancer Dr RLV Ramakrishnan in an interview on a YouTube Channel. 

The Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be held in seven phases, and Delhi, the national capital, will go to polls on May 25. Delhi has seven Lok Sabha seats. While one seat is reserved for the Scheduled Castes (SC), the rest are unreserved. Take a look at New Delhi's constituency profile, which are the main parties and previous election results and more.

A day after assuming office, CM Nayab Singh Saini initiated the motion seeking a vote of confidence in the assembly, with the Speaker allocating two hours for deliberation on the matter.

His ascension to the leadership position followed Manohar Lal Khattar's resignation amidst growing tensions within the BJP-JJP alliance, which had governed the state since 2019.

Khattar stepped down amidst strained relations between the BJP and the JJP, led by Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala, stemming from their failure to agree on seat-sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in the state.

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi announced plans for 'economic mapping' and a caste census ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with the aim of reshaping reservation policies to ensure proper representation for all sections of society.

The leaked Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission report reveals a demographic shift with minorities constituting 60% of the population, surpassing historically dominant groups. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasizes transparency, advocating for social justice based on the caste census data, while a cabinet sub-committee is set to analyze.

The Manipur High Court has reversed its decision granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Meitei community, amid ongoing turmoil. The move follows opposition from the Kuki community, sparking violence and drawing criticism. Over 200 lives have been lost, with the court rescinding its directive believed to have fueled ethnic unrest.

The bill argues that with about 52% of reservations already allocated to various castes and groups, including OBCs, it would be inequitable to include the Maratha community in the OBC category.

Elections for 56 Rajya Sabha seats spread across 15 states are scheduled to be held on February 27, and the last date for filing nominations is February 15.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed the establishment of a Committee of Secretaries chaired by the Cabinet Secretary to address the grievances of Scheduled Castes

The government issued a rebuttal to Rahul Gandhi's claims about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's caste identity, asserting that Modi's caste, Modh Ghanchi, is recognized as an OBC. Rahul had accused PM Modi of misrepresenting his caste for political gain

Rahul Gandhi has alleged PM Modi lied about his caste, asserting that the Prime Minister was born in the general category, not the Other Backward Category (OBC). Here's what he said.