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On Monday, SC to hear Centre's appeal on sub-quota for minorities
The Union government has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Andhra Pradesh High Court order quashing the 4.5 per cent reservation for minorities. #Supreme Court #Other Backward Class #Andhra Pradesh High Court #Union government #Indian caste system #Minority group
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Will govt move SC on promotion quota?
Minister of State in PMO V Narayanasamy said discussions were being carried out between the Ministries of Law and Justice, and Social Justice and Empowerment. #NewsTracker #Supreme Court #Reservation #Minister of State #Indian caste system #quota
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Has the time come to elevate Ambedkar over Gandhi?
It is a tragedy that BR Ambedkar is seen as only a Dalit icon, when his contribution to societal reform is as large, if not larger, than Gandhi's. #OnOurMind #Gandhi #Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi #Caste #B. R. Ambedkar #Columbia University #Indian caste system #National Icons
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Bihar to launch caste census from 20 April
Rural Development Minister Nitish Mishra said the state administration is fully ready to begin the much awaited caste census from panchayats to district level. #NewsTracker #bIhar #Sociology #Indian caste system
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How can I respect a Parliament with criminal MPs?: Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal was replying to privilege notices served on him for "insulting" the Parliament. #Politics #PoliticalPlay #Dalit #Dadar #Columbia University #Indian caste system #B.R. Ambedkar memorial
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Caste politics: Mumbai's Indu mills will be Ambedkar memorial
The long-pending contentious issue of providing land for the proposed BR Ambedkar memorial here has moved forward with the central government agreeing to transfer a mill premises for the project, an official said Friday. #Politics #PoliticalPlay #Dalit #Dadar #Columbia University #Indian caste system #B.R. Ambedkar memorial
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UP Muslims and the 'P' factor
The Peace Party may not win too many seats but it will certainly upset poll calculation of parties. #Congress #Samajwadi Party #Bahujan Samaj Party #Kanshi Ram #UP2012 #Indian caste system #Uttar Pradesh state assembly elections #Peace Party
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In UP, its dignity vs development
Politics is a great leveller. Caste politics is not about its uses. #Uttar Pradesh #Mayawati #Dalits #UP2012 #Indian caste system #Caste system among Indian Christians #empowerment
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Meet the PMOs makeover man, Pulok Chaterji
The 60-year-old Chaterji has ushered in an era of decisive action. #Uttar Pradesh #Mayawati #Bahujan Samaj Party #UP2012 #Indian caste system #National Crime Record Bureau