Bharat Bandh 2024: The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has declared Bharat Bandh (nationwide shutdown) on Wednesday (Aug&nbsp;21). The body announced a nationwide shutdown to protest against the Supreme Court’s ruling on SC/ST reservations. The SCs/STs from Rajasthan are supporting Bharat Bandh.&nbsp;

As per a report by Times of India, police have been asked to increase their presence across all the districts to avoid tensions. Rajasthan’s DGP, UR Sahoo, said that all the SPs have been instructed to ensure law and order amid the call for a nationwide shutdown.&nbsp;

DGP told TOI, “We have asked our officials to organise meetings with groups calling for the bandh, as well as with market associations, to facilitate better cooperation."&nbsp;

<h2>Reasons behind Bharat Bandh 2024</h2>

The Supreme Court has given a decision allowing states to bifurcate the STs and SC groups, stating, "Those who need it should get priority in the reservation."

As per several reports, the primary reason behind Bharat Bandh 2024 is to challenge the decision of the Supreme Court on the reservation and demand its reversal.

The Bharat Bandh will be observed by various political and social organisations claiming the decision of the Supreme Court to be unjust.

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<h2>Bharat Bandh 2024: Security precautions</h2>

The decision has ignited debates, and there is a possibility of violence. Therefore, to ensure the safety of people, senior police officers, divisional commissioners, and district magistrates met via video conference to prepare for the Bharat Bandh.

The police officials of Western Uttar Pradesh are on high alert as the region is considered sensitive during protests, and are hence taking extensive steps to ensure the safety of people.&nbsp;

Emergency services, like ambulances, will remain operational,&nbsp;however, public transport and private offices might not be functional.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Bharat Bandh 2024: The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has declared Bharat Bandh (nationwide shutdown) on Wednesday (Aug 21). The body announced a nationwide shutdown to protest against the Supreme Court’s ruling on SC/ST reservations.

Bharat Bandh 2024: The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has declared Bharat Bandh (nationwide shutdown) on Wednesday (Aug 21). The body announced a nationwide shutdown to protest against the Supreme Court’s ruling on SC/ST reservations. The SCs/STs from Rajasthan are supporting Bharat Bandh. As per a report by Times of India, police have been asked to increase their presence across all the districts to avoid tensions. Rajasthan’s DGP, UR Sahoo, said that all the SPs have been instructed to ensure law and order amid the call for a nationwide shutdown. DGP told TOI, “We have asked our officials to organise meetings with groups calling for the bandh, as well as with market associations, to facilitate better cooperation." Reasons behind Bharat Bandh 2024 The Supreme Court has given a decision allowing states to bifurcate the STs and SC groups, stating, "Those who need it should get priority in the reservation." As per several reports, the primary reason behind Bharat Bandh 2024 is to challenge the decision of the Supreme Court on the reservation and demand its reversal. The Bharat Bandh will be observed by various political and social organisations claiming the decision of the Supreme Court to be unjust. Bharat Bandh 2024: Security precautions The decision has ignited debates, and there is a possibility of violence. Therefore, to ensure the safety of people, senior police officers, divisional commissioners, and district magistrates met via video conference to prepare for the Bharat Bandh. The police officials of Western Uttar Pradesh are on high alert as the region is considered sensitive during protests, and are hence taking extensive steps to ensure the safety of people. Emergency services, like ambulances, will remain operational, however, public transport and private offices might not be functional. (With inputs from agencies)

Bharat Bandh 2024: Everything you need to know about the nationwide shutdown on August 21

Bihar cabinet cleared quota hike. The move started a political slugfest. A proposal has been passed to raise the Reservation quota for SCs, STs, OBCs and EWS .The quota has been increased to a total of 75% from the existing 50% .

Bihar cabinet approves to hike reservation quota to 75%

The Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to renew the reservation provided to the marginalised communities like Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Parliament and state legislatures.

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will introduce the Constitution (126th Amendment Bill) 2019, in the Lok Sabha on Monday, that provides to further amend Article 334 of the Constitution which proposes to extend the reservation for these marginalised sections for another ten years.

Interestingly, the proposed amendment does away with the reservation provided to the Anglo Indian community in the Lok Sabha and state legislatures.

"Although SCs and STs have made considerable progress in the last 70 years, the reasons which weighed with the constituent assembly in making provisions with regard to the aforesaid reservation of seats have not yet ceased to exist.

Therefore, with a view to retaining the inclusive character as envisioned by the founding fathers of the Constitution, it is proposed to continue the reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes for another 10 years, that is up to 25 January 2030," the proposed Bill states.

The move was set in motion after a meeting of the BJP`s top brass, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister and party chief Amit Shah, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, Leader of House in Rajya Sabha and Social Justice Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot, in Parliament on December 3.

The need for bringing in the Bill was felt as the current reservation provision ends on January 26, 2020, and the government wants to get the approval of Parliament ahead of the deadline.

The move by the Narendra Modi government is significant as the BJP is often portrayed as being anti-reservation. Sources stated that this step is expected to send across a message that the Narendra Modi government is with the marginalised sections of the society.&nbsp;

 
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The Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to renew the reservation provided to the marginalised communities like Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Parliament and state legislatures.

The Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to renew the reservation provided to the marginalised communities like Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Parliament and state legislatures. Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will introduce the Constitution (126th Amendment Bill) 2019, in the Lok Sabha on Monday, that provides to further amend Article 334 of the Constitution which proposes to extend the reservation for these marginalised sections for another ten years. Interestingly, the proposed amendment does away with the reservation provided to the Anglo Indian community in the Lok Sabha and state legislatures. "Although SCs and STs have made considerable progress in the last 70 years, the reasons which weighed with the constituent assembly in making provisions with regard to the aforesaid reservation of seats have not yet ceased to exist. Therefore, with a view to retaining the inclusive character as envisioned by the founding fathers of the Constitution, it is proposed to continue the reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes for another 10 years, that is up to 25 January 2030," the proposed Bill states. The move was set in motion after a meeting of the BJP`s top brass, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister and party chief Amit Shah, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, Leader of House in Rajya Sabha and Social Justice Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot, in Parliament on December 3. The need for bringing in the Bill was felt as the current reservation provision ends on January 26, 2020, and the government wants to get the approval of Parliament ahead of the deadline. The move by the Narendra Modi government is significant as the BJP is often portrayed as being anti-reservation. Sources stated that this step is expected to send across a message that the Narendra Modi government is with the marginalised sections of the society.

Government to introduce Bill to extend reservation for SC/ST in Lok Sabha on Monday

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday claimed that the economic condition of the people belonging to SC, ST and OBC categories is continuously deteriorating due to India's sluggish economy.

To resolve the existing issue, she urged the Centre and the state governments to provide employment to these sections by filling the vacant quota seats allocated in government-run institutions.

Taking to Twitter, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said, "In our country, the economic condition of SCs, STs, OBCs and upper caste poor is continuously deteriorating due to the economic slowdown. I urge the Central government as well as the state governments to pay special attention to these neglected sections of the society and provide them with all the benefits by introducing new schemes in order to eradicate poverty."

"In addition, I also want Centre and the state government to fill up the vacant quota seats of the government-run institutions by giving these people employment. The administration must carry out special campaigns for the same. These moves will improve their economic conditions slightly. These kinds of steps are also important in the interest of the country," she said in another tweet.

On Saturday also, the BSP Supremo expressed concern over the prevailing economic condition of the country and stated that an "economic recession" is looming over the country.

"In the midst of serious issues like widespread unemployment, poverty, price rise, illiteracy, health, tensions/violence, the threat of an economic recession is looming over the country," she said on micro-blogging site yesterday.

"The trader community is dejected and worried. After job cuts, they are forced to commit suicide. The Centre must take this seriously," she said in another tweet yesterday.&nbsp;

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday claimed that the economic condition of the people belonging to SC, ST and OBC categories is continuously deteriorating due to India's sluggish economy.

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday claimed that the economic condition of the people belonging to SC, ST and OBC categories is continuously deteriorating due to India's sluggish economy. To resolve the existing issue, she urged the Centre and the state governments to provide employment to these sections by filling the vacant quota seats allocated in government-run institutions. Taking to Twitter, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said, "In our country, the economic condition of SCs, STs, OBCs and upper caste poor is continuously deteriorating due to the economic slowdown. I urge the Central government as well as the state governments to pay special attention to these neglected sections of the society and provide them with all the benefits by introducing new schemes in order to eradicate poverty." "In addition, I also want Centre and the state government to fill up the vacant quota seats of the government-run institutions by giving these people employment. The administration must carry out special campaigns for the same. These moves will improve their economic conditions slightly. These kinds of steps are also important in the interest of the country," she said in another tweet. On Saturday also, the BSP Supremo expressed concern over the prevailing economic condition of the country and stated that an "economic recession" is looming over the country. "In the midst of serious issues like widespread unemployment, poverty, price rise, illiteracy, health, tensions/violence, the threat of an economic recession is looming over the country," she said on micro-blogging site yesterday. "The trader community is dejected and worried. After job cuts, they are forced to commit suicide. The Centre must take this seriously," she said in another tweet yesterday.

Conditions of SCs, STs deteriorating due to economic slowdown: Mayawati

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday pronounced its verdict on a batch of petitions on quota benefits in job promotions for SC/ST employees, declaring that states don't need to collect quantifiable data on backwardness. &nbsp;

The bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra refused to refer the matter (the Nagaraj judgement) to a larger bench.

The bench, also comprising Justices Kurian Joseph, R F Nariman, S K Kaul and Indu Malhotra, had reserved its verdict on August 30 after hearing various stakeholders, including the Centre, on the matter.

In 2006, a five-judge constitution bench, in its verdict in the M Nagraj case, had said the states are bound to provide quantifiable data on the backwardness of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), the facts about their inadequate representation in government jobs and the overall administrative efficiency, before providing quota in promotions to members of these communities.

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The Centre had earlier alleged that the verdict in the M Nagraj case had put unnecessary conditions in granting quota benefits to the SC and ST employees and sought its reconsideration by a larger bench.

Attorney General K K Venugopal, appearing for the Centre, had strongly argued in favour of granting quota to SC and ST employees, saying there was a presumption of backwardness in their favour.

Venugopal had argued that the SC and ST communities have been facing caste-based discrimination for long and the stigma of caste is attached to them despite the fact that some of them have come up.

Earlier, the top court had questioned the logic behind granting quota in promotions in government jobs to the kith and kin of affluent persons among the SC and ST communities who have been holding high official positions.

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The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday pronounced its verdict on a batch of petitions on quota benefits in job promotions for SC/ST employees, declaring that states don't need to collect quantifiable data on backwardness.

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday pronounced its verdict on a batch of petitions on quota benefits in job promotions for SC/ST employees, declaring that states don't need to collect quantifiable data on backwardness. The bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra refused to refer the matter (the Nagaraj judgement) to a larger bench. The bench, also comprising Justices Kurian Joseph, R F Nariman, S K Kaul and Indu Malhotra, had reserved its verdict on August 30 after hearing various stakeholders, including the Centre, on the matter. In 2006, a five-judge constitution bench, in its verdict in the M Nagraj case, had said the states are bound to provide quantifiable data on the backwardness of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), the facts about their inadequate representation in government jobs and the overall administrative efficiency, before providing quota in promotions to members of these communities. Supreme Court says there is no need to collect data on SC/ST in reservation in promotion in government services https://t.co/4S6zBTrPcy — ANI (@ANI) September 26, 2018 × The Centre had earlier alleged that the verdict in the M Nagraj case had put unnecessary conditions in granting quota benefits to the SC and ST employees and sought its reconsideration by a larger bench. Attorney General K K Venugopal, appearing for the Centre, had strongly argued in favour of granting quota to SC and ST employees, saying there was a presumption of backwardness in their favour. Venugopal had argued that the SC and ST communities have been facing caste-based discrimination for long and the stigma of caste is attached to them despite the fact that some of them have come up. Earlier, the top court had questioned the logic behind granting quota in promotions in government jobs to the kith and kin of affluent persons among the SC and ST communities who have been holding high official positions. (With inputs from PTI)

No need to collect data on backwardness: Supreme Court on quota benefits for SC/ST 

Reserved category constables who underwent a medical examination at a government hospital in Dhar had their castes marked on their chests, an exercise the district police administration said was not authorised.

More than 200 newly recruited constables were examined at the Dhar district hospital from Wednesday to measure their physical parameters like height, weight etc. A couple of police officials were also present during the medical examination by doctors.

Dhar Superintendent of Police Veerendra Singh admitted that castes were marked on the candidates’ chests. “There was no ill will. They must have done it for convenience because the number of constables was very high,” he said.

Sources in the health department said the medical examination of the more than 300 recruits to the district police and special armed force in Dhar began at the district government hospital on Wednesday.&nbsp

The ongoing medical examination, mandatory before joining duty, is being conducted by a medical board headed by Dr Sushil Kumar Khare, a civil surgeon at the district hospital.

Dhar Superintendent of Police Veerendra Singh admitted that castes were marked on the candidates’ chests. "There was no ill will. They must have done it for convenience because the number of constables was very high," he said.

Reserved category constables who underwent a medical examination at a government hospital in Dhar had their castes marked on their chests, an exercise the district police administration said was not authorised. More than 200 newly recruited constables were examined at the Dhar district hospital from Wednesday to measure their physical parameters like height, weight etc. A couple of police officials were also present during the medical examination by doctors. Dhar Superintendent of Police Veerendra Singh admitted that castes were marked on the candidates’ chests. “There was no ill will. They must have done it for convenience because the number of constables was very high,” he said. Sources in the health department said the medical examination of the more than 300 recruits to the district police and special armed force in Dhar began at the district government hospital on Wednesday. The ongoing medical examination, mandatory before joining duty, is being conducted by a medical board headed by Dr Sushil Kumar Khare, a civil surgeon at the district hospital.

SC, ST, OBC markings seen on chests of new recruits, MP police order probe

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi writes to Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao requesting him for de-reservation of Urdu medium posts.

His request has come due to non-availability of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Class candidates in Urdu medium.

According to the 1950 Presidential order in Article 341 of the Indian Constitution, only Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists can be Dalits and not Christians or Muslims.

The order initially said that a non- Hindu could not be regarded as a Scheduled Caste. This order was further amended in 1956 and 1990 to include Sikhs and Buddhists respectively.

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His request has come due to non-availability of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Class candidates in Urdu medium

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi writes to Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao requesting him for de-reservation of Urdu medium posts. His request has come due to non-availability of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Class candidates in Urdu medium. According to the 1950 Presidential order in Article 341 of the Indian Constitution, only Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists can be Dalits and not Christians or Muslims. The order initially said that a non- Hindu could not be regarded as a Scheduled Caste. This order was further amended in 1956 and 1990 to include Sikhs and Buddhists respectively. Hyderabad: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi writes to Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao requesting him for de reservation of Urdu medium posts due to non availability of ST/SC/BC candidates in Urdu medium. (file pic) pic.twitter.com/IHYauej0De — ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2018 ×

Asaduddin Owaisi demands de-reservation

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