Backward Classes

Centre approves 10% reservation for economically-weak upper castes; Opposition slams govt for another 'political jumla'

The Centre has approved a 10 percent reservation in government jobs and educational institutes for the economically backward strata among the upper castes, on Monday. The reservation benefit is likely to be availed by those whose annual income is below Rs 8 lakh and who have only up to five acres of land.

Maharashtra Assembly passes Maratha quota bill: Why Devendra Fadnavis had no option but to give in

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis could do little to put off submitting to the Maratha reservation demand with no support on his side, an increasing toll from suicides and the elections around the corner.

Ashok Chavan says decision to grant Maratha reservation was first taken by Congress government

Maharashtra Congress president Ashok Chavan said the decision reflected success of the struggle launched for quota by Maratha community, which constitutes over 30 percent of the state's population.

Poor didn't get their due in 70 years of Congress rule, backward classes were suppressed, claims Amit Shah

This is BJP chief Amit Shah's second visit to Rajasthan in a month ahead of the Assembly elections in the state later this year.

Andhra Pradesh passes bill to provide five percent reservation for Kapus in government jobs, educational institutions

Andhra Pradesh Assembly passed a legislation to provide five percent reservation for Kapu community in government jobs and educational institutions

Punjab government approves increment on income cap for ‘creamy layer’ of OBCs

Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh approved an increase in gross annual income limit for the creamy layer of Other OBC and Backward Classes from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh

Congress asks Narendra Modi to make sure concept behind creamy layer is not defeated

Congress asked Narendra Modi govt to ensure that after the "creamy layer" ceiling for OBC candidates was raised to Rs 8 lakh, the poor are not excluded

Arun Jaitley confirms commission to examine sub-categorisation of OBCs, hikes creamy layer ceiling to Rs 8 lakhs

Arun Jaitley on Wednesday revealed that the Cabinet will soon set up a commission to examine sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes

Ramdas Athawale demands reservation for SC, ST in army; earlier wanted quota in cricket team

Ramdas Athawale, Union minister of state for social justice, appealed to Narendra Modi to provide reservation to backward classes in the Indian Army

Monsoon Session of Parliament: Amit Shah lashes out at Congress over amendments in Backward Classes Bill

BJP chief Amit Shah hit out at Congress saying the changes forced by it in the bill to accord constitutional status to the commission for backward classes in Rajya Sabha, had exposed the "anti-backward mentality" of the opposition party