President Ram Nath Kovind has signed off on the bill providing for a 10% quota for the poor among the upper castes, thereby making it law. President Ram Nath Kovind gives nod to 10% quota bill for economically weaker section in general category.

President Kovind signs off on bill providing 10% quota for poor among upper castes, it is now law

The Government on Tuesday introduced a Bill in Lok Sabha for 10 per cent reservation in jobs and educational institutions for economically backward section in the general category.

Government introduces quota bill in Lok Sabha

The former UP CM stressed that the reservation should also be extended to the poor, who belong to the various minority religious groups.

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In a significant decision ahead of Lok Sabha polls the Narendra Modi cabinet on Monday has approved a 10% quota for the upper castes. The decision has received a mixed response from common people but has invoked strong reactions from opposition parties.

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The West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee raised questions on the legal aspect of 10% reservation for economically weaker upper caste sections approved by the Union cabinet on Monday.

10% reservation for poor among upper castes: Mamata asks if it is legal

The Narendra Modi cabinet has approved a 10% quota for the upper castes. The reservation — if it is cleared by parliament and if gets past the courts — will be given to the economically weak among the upper castes.

Cabinet approves 10% quota for economically weak among upper castes

The bandh, called in response to the earlier nationwide shutdown by the Dalit community, saw a mixed reaction elsewhere

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