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Maratha quota stir descends into violence as homes of NCP leaders are torched

The raging Maratha quota agitation veered dangerously towards arson and vandalism on Monday, with agitators torching the homes and offices of two elected representatives from Beed district who are members of rival Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Will BJP’s BC card pay off in TS polls?

BJP gambles on BC CM pick to boost Telangana poll prospects; other parties on defensive, BCs to decide fate of candidates in North Telangana; BJP's move to woo back Munnuru Kapus; OBC Bill in Parliament to empower BCs.

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

No takers for Hooda’s four Deputy CMs ‘formula’ in Haryana

Hooda's proposal of four Deputy CMs to represent Brahmin, SC, woman and OBCs met with criticism from Congress leaders, rivals and other communities. Congress clarified that the decision to appoint CM and Deputy CM lies with the party's central leadership. Selja and Surjewala may be contenders for the CM post…

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Caste calculus by Congress may be tested in upcoming Assembly polls

The CWC resolution was a natural outcome of the party’s formulation after the Bihar caste survey results were out.

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

Rajasthan polls: Meet ex-army man who angered Jats, ‘pained’ Gehlot, stirred a political storm

Over a controversial appointment to the Rajasthan Public Service Commission, chief minister Ashok Gehlot has found himself in the political crossfire of the state’s two prominent communities, just ahead of the assembly elections.    

Newslaundry · Oct 14, 2023

‘Never opposed caste survey’ but decision cannot heighten social tensions, says Fadnavis

He challenged the Congress party to announce an OBC Prime Ministerial face for the 2024 general election.

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Centre will soon include 20 castes to OBC list: Laxman

Union Govt. to include 20 castes from BCs in OBC list, incl. Lingayat. BJP OBC Morcha president K. Laxman accused Congress of showing "sudden love" for BCs due to elections. Modi Govt. paved way for BCs in higher edu., Sainik schools, Navodaya schools & PSUs. G. Kishan Reddy & Bandi…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Should the 50 % legal ceiling on reservation be reconsidered?

The Hindu Parley podcast discusses whether the 50% legal ceiling on reservation should be removed in the wake of the Bihar caste survey results

The Hindu · Oct 12, 2023

Bihar: "Will discuss data of caste survey during assembly session," says CM Nitish Kumar

Amid the political uproar over the caste census in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday said that the data of the caste survey will be discussed after the commencement of the Assembly Session. Read further on dynamitev news;

Dynamite News · Oct 11, 2023

Caste survey report Nitish Kumar’s final attempt, says Prashant Kishor

Prashant Kishor claims Nitish Kumar's caste survey is final attempt at political survival, says if JD(U) wins 5 seats he'll apologize. Opposition leaders criticize survey, BJP claims it's fake, SBSP calls it a bundle of lies. Kishor says Nitish and Tejashwi control government and have taken everyone's share.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023