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Bihar caste survey dispels myth of Muslim casteless society, say Pasmanda leaders

Muslims in Bihar have broken the myth of a casteless society. Caste identity among Muslims is now clear, with Sheikhs at the top and Surjapuris at the bottom. Affirmative action is needed to ensure the weaker sections of the community get their due.

The Hindu

With justice question back, BJP’s harmony platform faces fresh challenge

RSS established Samajik Samrasta Manch in '83 to reach out to subalterns. Contest between harmony & justice, hierarchy & equality has been ongoing for 40 yrs. BJP & RSS have responded to subaltern ambitions, while social justice parties have struggled to live up to their promise. BJP's 10% EWS quota…

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Arguments in EWS verdict may serve as a shot in the arm for seeking more quota post Bihar caste survey

Supreme Court's EWS ruling may spur OBCs to seek reservation over 50% limit, citing data from Bihar survey. Court had held that 50% limit was not "inflexible or inviolable" and that reservation can be made in "march towards an all-inclusive egalitarian society". SC had noted that "special case" can be…

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DMK should conduct caste-survey to ensure social justice: Anbumani

Anbumani Ramadoss urges DMK to conduct caste-survey in TN, citing Bihar's success. He believes it can be done at lower cost and time-frame. He calls on DMK to show commitment to social justice by passing resolution in Assembly. Vanniyar Sangam's 1980 resolution for survey and proportional reservations yet to be…

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SC to hear plea challenging legality of Bihar caste-based survey on October 6

SC to hear petitions challenging legality of Bihar caste-based survey. Union Govt. maintains only Centre can conduct census. Affidavit states Centre committed to upliftment of SCs/STs/SEBCs/OBCs. SC refused to stay uploading of data. Survey revealed OBCs/EBCs constitute 63% of population. Bihar Govt. argued survey was social survey. Patna HC upheld…

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PM’s counter on caste census demand: Poor should have the first right on resources

PM Modi questions Congress' population-based rights proposition, says poor should have first rights over resources. Alleges Congress wants to divide Hindus, reduce minorities' rights, and is run by outsiders. Accuses them of converting loktantra to lootantra and prajatantra to parivartantra.

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Bihar CM holds all-party meeting over caste survey report

According to sources, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar informed those at the meeting that “socio-economic profile of castes will be provided to all political parties ahead of upcoming winter session of the State Assembly”.

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If PM Modi claims to be an OBC leader, why can’t he conduct a caste survey, asks Congress

Addressing a press conference at the All India Congress Committee headquarters, Capt Ajay Yadav (retired), who heads the party’s OBC department, asserted that the Bihar caste survey would change the direction of politics as well as policy.

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Karnataka’s caste census too will be released ‘when time comes’: Ministers

Welcoming the release of the findings of the caste survey by the Bihar government, Minister for Backward Classes Shivaraj Tangadagi and Minister for Social Welfare H.C. Mahadevappa said the caste census conducted in Karnataka too will be released at an appropriate time.

The Hindu

VCK leader Thirumavalavan demands caste survey in T.N.

VCK founder Thirumavalavan claims Bihar survey reveals upper castes enjoy 50% reservations, while 63% of backward classes confined to 30%. Demands Union govt enact law to grant powers to States to make laws on reservations. Urges TN govt to conduct caste survey, increase SC/ST reservations to 21%. Criticizes Union govt…

The Hindu

Bihar caste survey | SP, BSP, Congress, Apna Dal press for similar exercise in U.P.

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, BJP ally Apna Dal (Sonelal) and the Congress have also pressed for a similar head count to figure out the numbers of different castes in Uttar Pradesh and elsewhere.

The Hindu

Congress alleges NewsClick raids ‘distraction from explosive findings of Bihar caste survey’

Congress alleges raids on NewsClick journalists a "fresh distraction" from explosive caste survey findings in Bihar & demand for caste census across India. Pawan Khera says PM resorts to distraction when faced with questions. Supriya Shrinate slams govt for raiding & intimidating journalists. ED earlier raided firm & Special Cell…

The Hindu

Supreme Court to hear pleas against Bihar caste survey matter on October 6

On Monday, the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar released findings of its much-awaited caste survey months ahead of the 2024 Parliamentary elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Conduct caste survey in Uttar Pradesh immediately: Mayawati

Mayawati demands caste survey in Uttar Pradesh to ensure justice for OBCs. BSP happy as country's politics taking new turn in favour of neglected 'Bahujan Samaj'. Bihar govt. released caste survey findings revealing OBCs/EBCs constitute 63% of state's population.

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Bihar's caste survey a brave step forward, Maharashtra and other states should follow suit: NCP MLA

NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad hails Bihar caste survey, demands similar exercise in all states. Alleges OBCs' rights being snatched away. Calls for a caste-based census to ensure social justice & empower social programmes. Cong & RJD welcome move, urge Centre to conduct nationwide census.

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Front pages on Bihar’s caste survey: How Nitish ‘stole a march’ over BJP and Congress

The results of the Bihar caste survey are out. OBCs comprise 27 percent of the state’s population while EBCs make up 36 percent – a total of 63 percent. Hindus make up over 80 percent of the population and Muslims a little over 17 percent.

The Hindu

Bihar’s political arithmetic in the aftermath of the caste-based survey

With the release of caste-based survey, the EBC politics will have an upper edge in Bihar as their number has increased from 30% to 36%.

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INDIA bloc cites Bihar data to reiterate demand for nationwide caste census

Reacting to the release of the Bihar caste survey, Rahul Gandhi on October 2 reiterated that the rights of a community should be in proportion to its numbers in a society.

Dynamite News

"Tomorrow we will keep everything in all-party meeting": Bihar CM Nitish Kumar after caste survey data released

As the Bihar government released caste survey data, state Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that the report will be presented in the all-party meeting scheduled on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Conduct national caste census to ensure social justice: Congress

The Congress on Monday welcomed the Bihar government's move to release the findings of a caste census and called upon the Centre to immediately conduct a similar exercise at the national level to ensure social justice and provide a firm foundation for social empowerment programmes. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Bihar caste survey results may open door to challenging 50% ceiling on reservations

With the EBCs accounting for 36% of Bihar’s population, and Nitish Kumar being credited for fashioning a support base from this category in the last two decades, his claims to the top chair in the INDIA bloc will be hard to ignore.

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Caste Census report released in Bihar; OBCs, EBCs are above 63 per cent

The Bihar Government on October 2 released a report on the caste-based survey which has been conducted amid a case pending in the Supreme Court on the validity of such a survey. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Bihar caste survey | OBCs, EBCs comprise more than 63% of State’s population

The caste survey report which only revealed the caste composition in Bihar said the Other Backward Class population in the State is 27.1286% while, the Extremely Backward Class comprises 36.0148%.

The Hindu

Changing waste to wealth and health, Gobar Dhan now rolled out in three Bihar villages

The Gobar Dhan scheme is chaging lives for women who have been cooking using cow dung cakes for their whole lives. The scheme is being implemented in Bihar, Haryana, Gujarat, and Maharashtra and is part of the Centre's Swachh Bharat Mission.

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