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The impact of the Bihar caste survey | Explained

Bihar govt. publishes caste survey report, showing EBCs & OBCs make up 63% of population. Report likely to increase reservation quota & revive 'mandal vs kamandal' politics. Ruling coalition parties say they will review welfare schemes for poor & marginalised sections.

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With Bihar caste survey, Nitish Kumar has set the national agenda, says JD(U) chief

The Bihar government will soon release the socio-economic profile of the caste groups too

The Hindu

Cong MLA B.R. Patil opposes liquor shops in villages, says govt. should not run on poor people’s money

Senior Congress MLA B.R. Patil’s opposition to the State government’s controversial proposal to grant licenses to set up liquor shops in rural areas and the remark that “the government should not run with poor peoples’ money” is likely to provide a spark for renewal of an anti-liquor agitation.

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Just counting castes not enough, reveal findings of socio-economic survey as well: Kushwaha

RLJD leader Upendra Kushwaha demands release of Bihar socio-economic survey to provide "full picture" of inequality. He questions methodology and sample size of caste survey, suggests posting enumeration of every village at gram panchayats for people to raise objections.

The Hindu

Congress should consider allying with regional parties: Chinta Mohan

Chinta Mohan urges Congress to consider strategies to stage a comeback in AP, ally with regional parties for 2024 elections. He cites past examples of Congress' failure in TN, Bihar, UP due to language barrier, Babri Masjid demolition. NDA govt. flouted poll promises, YSRCP oppressing opposition in AP. Congress to…

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How a landmark caste census in India threatens Modi’s grip on power

The findings may upend the country’s politics, as marginalised groups demand better government job opportunities.

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Land-for-job scam case: Delhi court grants bail to Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav

Delhi court grants bail to RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, and his son, Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, in the land-for-jobs scam case of 2004-2009

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Delhi court grants bail to Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi and others in land-for-job scam case

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court granted bail to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav and others in connection with the alleged land-for-jobs scam case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chirag Paswan questions Bihar caste census data

Paswan said the problem particularly affects many smaller caste groups

The Hindu

Bihar caste survey dispels myth of Muslim casteless society, say Pasmanda leaders

Muslims in Bihar have broken the myth of a casteless society. Caste identity among Muslims is now clear, with Sheikhs at the top and Surjapuris at the bottom. Affirmative action is needed to ensure the weaker sections of the community get their due.

The Hindu

With justice question back, BJP’s harmony platform faces fresh challenge

RSS established Samajik Samrasta Manch in '83 to reach out to subalterns. Contest between harmony & justice, hierarchy & equality has been ongoing for 40 yrs. BJP & RSS have responded to subaltern ambitions, while social justice parties have struggled to live up to their promise. BJP's 10% EWS quota…

The Hindu

Arguments in EWS verdict may serve as a shot in the arm for seeking more quota post Bihar caste survey

Supreme Court's EWS ruling may spur OBCs to seek reservation over 50% limit, citing data from Bihar survey. Court had held that 50% limit was not "inflexible or inviolable" and that reservation can be made in "march towards an all-inclusive egalitarian society". SC had noted that "special case" can be…

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DMK should conduct caste-survey to ensure social justice: Anbumani

Anbumani Ramadoss urges DMK to conduct caste-survey in TN, citing Bihar's success. He believes it can be done at lower cost and time-frame. He calls on DMK to show commitment to social justice by passing resolution in Assembly. Vanniyar Sangam's 1980 resolution for survey and proportional reservations yet to be…

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SC to hear plea challenging legality of Bihar caste-based survey on October 6

SC to hear petitions challenging legality of Bihar caste-based survey. Union Govt. maintains only Centre can conduct census. Affidavit states Centre committed to upliftment of SCs/STs/SEBCs/OBCs. SC refused to stay uploading of data. Survey revealed OBCs/EBCs constitute 63% of population. Bihar Govt. argued survey was social survey. Patna HC upheld…

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PM’s counter on caste census demand: Poor should have the first right on resources

PM Modi questions Congress' population-based rights proposition, says poor should have first rights over resources. Alleges Congress wants to divide Hindus, reduce minorities' rights, and is run by outsiders. Accuses them of converting loktantra to lootantra and prajatantra to parivartantra.

The Hindu

Bihar CM holds all-party meeting over caste survey report

According to sources, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar informed those at the meeting that “socio-economic profile of castes will be provided to all political parties ahead of upcoming winter session of the State Assembly”.

The Hindu

If PM Modi claims to be an OBC leader, why can’t he conduct a caste survey, asks Congress

Addressing a press conference at the All India Congress Committee headquarters, Capt Ajay Yadav (retired), who heads the party’s OBC department, asserted that the Bihar caste survey would change the direction of politics as well as policy.

The Hindu

Karnataka’s caste census too will be released ‘when time comes’: Ministers

Welcoming the release of the findings of the caste survey by the Bihar government, Minister for Backward Classes Shivaraj Tangadagi and Minister for Social Welfare H.C. Mahadevappa said the caste census conducted in Karnataka too will be released at an appropriate time.

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VCK leader Thirumavalavan demands caste survey in T.N.

VCK founder Thirumavalavan claims Bihar survey reveals upper castes enjoy 50% reservations, while 63% of backward classes confined to 30%. Demands Union govt enact law to grant powers to States to make laws on reservations. Urges TN govt to conduct caste survey, increase SC/ST reservations to 21%. Criticizes Union govt…

The Hindu

Bihar caste survey | SP, BSP, Congress, Apna Dal press for similar exercise in U.P.

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, BJP ally Apna Dal (Sonelal) and the Congress have also pressed for a similar head count to figure out the numbers of different castes in Uttar Pradesh and elsewhere.

The Hindu

Congress alleges NewsClick raids ‘distraction from explosive findings of Bihar caste survey’

Congress alleges raids on NewsClick journalists a "fresh distraction" from explosive caste survey findings in Bihar & demand for caste census across India. Pawan Khera says PM resorts to distraction when faced with questions. Supriya Shrinate slams govt for raiding & intimidating journalists. ED earlier raided firm & Special Cell…

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Supreme Court to hear pleas against Bihar caste survey matter on October 6

On Monday, the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar released findings of its much-awaited caste survey months ahead of the 2024 Parliamentary elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Conduct caste survey in Uttar Pradesh immediately: Mayawati

Mayawati demands caste survey in Uttar Pradesh to ensure justice for OBCs. BSP happy as country's politics taking new turn in favour of neglected 'Bahujan Samaj'. Bihar govt. released caste survey findings revealing OBCs/EBCs constitute 63% of state's population.

The Hindu

Bihar's caste survey a brave step forward, Maharashtra and other states should follow suit: NCP MLA

NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad hails Bihar caste survey, demands similar exercise in all states. Alleges OBCs' rights being snatched away. Calls for a caste-based census to ensure social justice & empower social programmes. Cong & RJD welcome move, urge Centre to conduct nationwide census.

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Front pages on Bihar’s caste survey: How Nitish ‘stole a march’ over BJP and Congress

The results of the Bihar caste survey are out. OBCs comprise 27 percent of the state’s population while EBCs make up 36 percent – a total of 63 percent. Hindus make up over 80 percent of the population and Muslims a little over 17 percent.

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