The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-police-calls-two-suspects-in-jnu-violence-for-questioning-274356">Jawaharlal Nehru University </a>(JNU) administration on Saturday strongly refuted some media reports claiming that there is discrimination against students and teachers belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe category in the varsity.

"The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sit-identifies-the-masked-woman-from-videos-of-jnu-violence-273875">JNU</a> Administration strongly refutes some media reports that there is discrimination against members of the JNU community belonging to SC and ST category. Such allegations have no evidence and are clearly made to vilify an institution that has always stood for all marginalised section of the society," said JNU Registrar <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-jnu-students-gherao-administration-block-prevent-officials-from-leaving-33014">Pramod Kumar </a>in a statement.

This comes in response to media reports claiming that a delegation of JNU faculty members from the SC and ST communities has accused the university administration of discrimination against teachers and students from these underprivileged sections.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-violence-professors-move-delhi-hc-seeking-to-preserve-cctv-footage-other-evidences-273433">JNU Violence: Professors move Delhi High Court seeking to preserve 'CCTV footage', other evidences</a>

The delegation also requested Union Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/paswan-makes-clarion-call-for-beginning-swachh-pani-abhiyan-253595">Ram Vilas Paswan</a> to take up the matter with the government.

The administration said that the JNU's admission policy and practice have successfully given every opportunity and relaxation to SC and ST students while seeking to fill up the vacant seats.

"All <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-the-corridors-of-judiciary-supreme-court-verdicts-that-held-nations-attention-in-2019-270230">SC</a> and ST candidates who qualify in the written examination in the entrance test are called for viva voce without shortlisting. In the hostel allotment every year, the first step has invariably been to allot rooms to SC and ST students," Kumar said.

Stating that SC and ST posts have been filled up in the non-teaching staff category, the Registrar said:, "Full-speed efforts are being made by the administration to fill up the vacant teaching posts."

"The university also started a special drive to fulfill the backlogs in SC/ST teaching positions in recent past," he added.

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration on Saturday strongly refuted some media reports claiming that there is discrimination against students and teachers belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe category in the varsity.

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration on Saturday strongly refuted some media reports claiming that there is discrimination against students and teachers belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe category in the varsity. "The JNU Administration strongly refutes some media reports that there is discrimination against members of the JNU community belonging to SC and ST category. Such allegations have no evidence and are clearly made to vilify an institution that has always stood for all marginalised section of the society," said JNU Registrar Pramod Kumar in a statement. This comes in response to media reports claiming that a delegation of JNU faculty members from the SC and ST communities has accused the university administration of discrimination against teachers and students from these underprivileged sections. Also read: JNU Violence: Professors move Delhi High Court seeking to preserve 'CCTV footage', other evidences The delegation also requested Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan to take up the matter with the government. The administration said that the JNU's admission policy and practice have successfully given every opportunity and relaxation to SC and ST students while seeking to fill up the vacant seats. "All SC and ST candidates who qualify in the written examination in the entrance test are called for viva voce without shortlisting. In the hostel allotment every year, the first step has invariably been to allot rooms to SC and ST students," Kumar said. Stating that SC and ST posts have been filled up in the non-teaching staff category, the Registrar said:, "Full-speed efforts are being made by the administration to fill up the vacant teaching posts." "The university also started a special drive to fulfill the backlogs in SC/ST teaching positions in recent past," he added.

JNU dismisses discrimination report against teachers, students of SC and ST category

BSP chief Mayawati on Monday slammed the Uttar Pradesh government for its decision to put 17 castes into Scheduled Caste category and called the move "unconstitutional" and politically motivated.

"It is reported in a section of media that 17 cases have been removed from OBC category and put in SC category. Yogi Adityanath government has deceived them. They will not get the benefit from any of the categories," Mayawati told ANI.

"No government can either put or remove any caste from SC category. Article 341 of the constitution bars a government from doing so," she added.

The BSP supremo said that only the President and Parliament have powers to make any changes in the list.

Mayawati said, "Part one of Article 341 clearly states that the President can specify any group to SC category through a public notification on Governor`s advice. Part 2 of the Article says that if notification is released under part one of the Article, it can only be changed by Parliament. Part 2 states that Parliament can specify, include or exclude any group from SC category."

The rules state that the notification cannot be undone by any other notification, she said.

Stating that the move is against the law and the Constitution, she said, "These castes will no longer get the quota under OBC category. They will be treated as general caste. It is clear that Yogi government has issued this order to deceive these castes."

Mayawati alleged that the order has been issued keeping in view the upcoming by-polls in the state and appealed to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to immediately withdraw it.

She also urged the Centre to initiate the constitutional procedure to include these groups in the SC category and demanded an increase in the quota limit for them.

"I appeal the government to take the order back and the Centre to include these castes in the category and increase SC quota proportionately as per constitutional procedure," she concluded.

In a decision taken on Friday, UP government added 17 castes including Kashyap, Mallah, Kumhar, Rajbhar, Prajapati and others in the list of Scheduled Castes. It also directed all district officers to issue caste certificate to the families of those belonging to these castes. 
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BSP chief Mayawati on Monday slammed the Uttar Pradesh government for its decision to put 17 castes into Scheduled Caste category and called the move "unconstitutional" and politically motivated.

BSP chief Mayawati on Monday slammed the Uttar Pradesh government for its decision to put 17 castes into Scheduled Caste category and called the move "unconstitutional" and politically motivated. "It is reported in a section of media that 17 cases have been removed from OBC category and put in SC category. Yogi Adityanath government has deceived them. They will not get the benefit from any of the categories," Mayawati told ANI. "No government can either put or remove any caste from SC category. Article 341 of the constitution bars a government from doing so," she added. The BSP supremo said that only the President and Parliament have powers to make any changes in the list. Mayawati said, "Part one of Article 341 clearly states that the President can specify any group to SC category through a public notification on Governor`s advice. Part 2 of the Article says that if notification is released under part one of the Article, it can only be changed by Parliament. Part 2 states that Parliament can specify, include or exclude any group from SC category." The rules state that the notification cannot be undone by any other notification, she said. Stating that the move is against the law and the Constitution, she said, "These castes will no longer get the quota under OBC category. They will be treated as general caste. It is clear that Yogi government has issued this order to deceive these castes." Mayawati alleged that the order has been issued keeping in view the upcoming by-polls in the state and appealed to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to immediately withdraw it. She also urged the Centre to initiate the constitutional procedure to include these groups in the SC category and demanded an increase in the quota limit for them. "I appeal the government to take the order back and the Centre to include these castes in the category and increase SC quota proportionately as per constitutional procedure," she concluded. In a decision taken on Friday, UP government added 17 castes including Kashyap, Mallah, Kumhar, Rajbhar, Prajapati and others in the list of Scheduled Castes. It also directed all district officers to issue caste certificate to the families of those belonging to these castes.

UP government's move to include 17 castes in Scheduled Caste category 'unconstitutional': Mayawati

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Wednesday announced that his government will increase the reservation quota for Other Backward Class (OBC) from 14 per cent to 27 per cent in the state.

The Chief Minister also assured that 10 per cent reservation for the economically weaker section in general category will also be implemented in Madhya Pradesh.

He made the announcement after laying the foundation stone for 33 Gaushala’s (cow shelters) here.

Nath also distributed loan waiver certificates to the farmers under "Jai Kisan Fasal Rin Mafi Yojana".

"The state government is constantly working for the happiness of farmers and progress of the youth. Schemes like 'Yuva Swabhiman'&nbsp;were introduced for providing employment to youths,” said Kamal Nath, while addressing the gathering at the event."

The state government is executing the historical task to get rid the farmers of debt under Kisan Rin Mafi Yojana. The government is going to waive loan of 25 lakh farmers. After that, we will provide the benefit under the scheme to 25 lakh more farmers," he added.

He asserted that the Congress government in the state is creating an environment of trust."Our youth is future of developed Madhya Pradesh. We are moving towards providing a job to every person through investment. It is unfortunate that the industries proposed for investment either closed down or are on the verge of closure. The government is making all-out effort to revive them,"&nbsp;said Chief Minister.&nbsp;

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Wednesday announced that his government will increase the reservation quota for Other Backward Class (OBC) from 14 per cent to 27 per cent in the state.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Wednesday announced that his government will increase the reservation quota for Other Backward Class (OBC) from 14 per cent to 27 per cent in the state. The Chief Minister also assured that 10 per cent reservation for the economically weaker section in general category will also be implemented in Madhya Pradesh. He made the announcement after laying the foundation stone for 33 Gaushala’s (cow shelters) here. Nath also distributed loan waiver certificates to the farmers under "Jai Kisan Fasal Rin Mafi Yojana". "The state government is constantly working for the happiness of farmers and progress of the youth. Schemes like 'Yuva Swabhiman' were introduced for providing employment to youths,” said Kamal Nath, while addressing the gathering at the event." The state government is executing the historical task to get rid the farmers of debt under Kisan Rin Mafi Yojana. The government is going to waive loan of 25 lakh farmers. After that, we will provide the benefit under the scheme to 25 lakh more farmers," he added. He asserted that the Congress government in the state is creating an environment of trust."Our youth is future of developed Madhya Pradesh. We are moving towards providing a job to every person through investment. It is unfortunate that the industries proposed for investment either closed down or are on the verge of closure. The government is making all-out effort to revive them," said Chief Minister.

Kamal Nath government to increase OBC quota to 27 %

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will consider listing the Centre's review and petitions challenging the amendments to the SC/ ST Act 2018, together before an appropriate bench.

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said it will consider and do the needful.

Attorney General K K Venugopal said that a bench headed by Justice A K Sikri had on Thursday passed an order, saying it will be appropriate to hear the Centre's review and writ petitions against the SC/ST Act 2018 together.

The apex court had on Thursday refused to stay the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2018 which restored the provision that no anticipatory bail be granted to the accused.

Parliament on August 9 last year had passed the bill to overturn the apex court order relating to certain safeguards against arrest under the SC and ST law.

The court was hearing the pleas alleging that the two Houses of Parliament had "arbitrarily" decided to amend the law and restored the previous provisions in such a manner so that an innocent cannot avail the right of anticipatory bail.

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will consider listing the Centre's review and petitions challenging the amendments to the SC/ ST Act 2018, together before an appropriate bench.

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will consider listing the Centre's review and petitions challenging the amendments to the SC/ ST Act 2018, together before an appropriate bench. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said it will consider and do the needful. Attorney General K K Venugopal said that a bench headed by Justice A K Sikri had on Thursday passed an order, saying it will be appropriate to hear the Centre's review and writ petitions against the SC/ST Act 2018 together. The apex court had on Thursday refused to stay the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2018 which restored the provision that no anticipatory bail be granted to the accused. Parliament on August 9 last year had passed the bill to overturn the apex court order relating to certain safeguards against arrest under the SC and ST law. The court was hearing the pleas alleging that the two Houses of Parliament had "arbitrarily" decided to amend the law and restored the previous provisions in such a manner so that an innocent cannot avail the right of anticipatory bail.

Supreme Court to consider listing of Centre's review, petitions challenging SC/ST Act amendments together

Three more&nbspwere arrested in connection with the violent agitation during the countrywide April 2 Bharat Bandh.

Overall 90 people have been arrested in the case. Also, more than 40 cases have been registered under various sections of Indian Penal Code.

Arrested persons have been identified as Dhiraj Kumar, Sumit and Arjun were arrested.

Last Friday, police has also arrested the BSP district president of Muzaffarnagar Kamal Gautam for allegedly inciting violence.

Violence erupted earlier this week during the protests organised&nbspby various Dalit communities across North India against the latest amendment of Scheduled Caster and Scheduled Tribe Act.

Protesters turned violent at several places which resulted in the death of at least 11 people and destruction of property.

The Supreme Court order bans the automatic arrest and filing of cases against people accused under the act. The court had wanted to put a stop to frivolous allegations, but the Dalits view the move as a watering down of the act. India's Dalit community still faces massive discrimination and violence at the hands of India's upper caste and OBC communities.

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Overall 90 people have been arrested in the case. Also, more than 40 cases have been registered under various sections of Indian Penal Code

Three more&nbspwere arrested in connection with the violent agitation during the countrywide April 2 Bharat Bandh. Overall 90 people have been arrested in the case. Also, more than 40 cases have been registered under various sections of Indian Penal Code. Arrested persons have been identified as Dhiraj Kumar, Sumit and Arjun were arrested. Last Friday, police has also arrested the BSP district president of Muzaffarnagar Kamal Gautam for allegedly inciting violence. Violence erupted earlier this week during the protests organised&nbspby various Dalit communities across North India against the latest amendment of Scheduled Caster and Scheduled Tribe Act. Protesters turned violent at several places which resulted in the death of at least 11 people and destruction of property. The Supreme Court order bans the automatic arrest and filing of cases against people accused under the act. The court had wanted to put a stop to frivolous allegations, but the Dalits view the move as a watering down of the act. India's Dalit community still faces massive discrimination and violence at the hands of India's upper caste and OBC communities.

Bharat bandh violence: 3 more held in Muzaffarnagar

Voting in today&#39;s election to determine&nbsp;India&rsquo;s next president has begun&nbsp;at Parliament House in New Delhi, and in all State Legislative Assembly Secretariats.

NDA candidate and former Bihar governor Ram Nath Kovind is pitted against opposition nominee and former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar. Ahead of the election, numbers are in favour of Kovind.

The NDA has 537,683 votes&nbsp;including the Shiv Sena, and the shortage is around 12,000 votes. 
 
In a setback for the Opposition, the Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) has said it will support Ram Nath Kovind. The party also skipped Sunday&#39;s Opposition meeting in New Delhi to formally introduce its presidential and vice presidential nominees, Meira Kumar and Gopal Krishna Gandhi. 
 
But the promised support from the BJD, the TRS and the YSR Congress and likely backing from the AIADMK factions could offset the shortfall of the presidential votes by a substantial margin.

To become the president, either of the candidate needs to secure at least one vote more than 50 per cent of the total votes polled.

According to ANI, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), a former constituent of United Progressive Alliance (UPA), will support Meira Kumar in the Presidential polls.

The party has seven members in Telangana Assembly and two in Maharashtra Assembly.

In the 2012 elections, Pranab Mukherjee garnered 7,13,763 votes, while Pratibha Patil secured 6,38,116 votes in the previous polls in 2007.

The President will be elected by the Electoral college comprising of all elected members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Legislative Assemblies of States.

The counting of votes will take place on July 20 in New Delhi.

Both the candidates have held a series of meetings across states to garner support for their candidature.

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday urged leaders of the opposition parties to extend their support to Meira Kumar.

&quot;In these contests, the numbers may be against us. But the battle must be fought and fought hard. We cannot and must not let India be hostage to those who wish to impose upon it a narrow-minded, divisive and communal vision,&quot; Gandhi said.&nbsp;

The NDA has 537,683 votes?including the Shiv Sena, and the shortage is around 12,000 votes

Voting in today's election to determine India’s next president has begun at Parliament House in New Delhi, and in all State Legislative Assembly Secretariats. NDA candidate and former Bihar governor Ram Nath Kovind is pitted against opposition nominee and former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar. Ahead of the election, numbers are in favour of Kovind. The NDA has 537,683 votes including the Shiv Sena, and the shortage is around 12,000 votes. In a setback for the Opposition, the Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) has said it will support Ram Nath Kovind. The party also skipped Sunday's Opposition meeting in New Delhi to formally introduce its presidential and vice presidential nominees, Meira Kumar and Gopal Krishna Gandhi. But the promised support from the BJD, the TRS and the YSR Congress and likely backing from the AIADMK factions could offset the shortfall of the presidential votes by a substantial margin. To become the president, either of the candidate needs to secure at least one vote more than 50 per cent of the total votes polled. According to ANI, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), a former constituent of United Progressive Alliance (UPA), will support Meira Kumar in the Presidential polls. The party has seven members in Telangana Assembly and two in Maharashtra Assembly. In the 2012 elections, Pranab Mukherjee garnered 7,13,763 votes, while Pratibha Patil secured 6,38,116 votes in the previous polls in 2007. The President will be elected by the Electoral college comprising of all elected members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Legislative Assemblies of States. The counting of votes will take place on July 20 in New Delhi. Both the candidates have held a series of meetings across states to garner support for their candidature. Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday urged leaders of the opposition parties to extend their support to Meira Kumar. "In these contests, the numbers may be against us. But the battle must be fought and fought hard. We cannot and must not let India be hostage to those who wish to impose upon it a narrow-minded, divisive and communal vision," Gandhi said.

Voting has begun in today's election to determine India's next president

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