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Mayawati opposes ‘creamy layer’ for SCs, STs in reservation, hits out at RSS

Mayawati opposes ‘creamy layer’ for SCs, STs in reservation, hits out at RSS

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Lucknow, BSP supremo Mayawati on Sunday opposed the ‘creamy layer’ concept in reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, arguing that affirmative action was linked to their social transformation, economic emancipation and self-respect and criticised the RSS for allegedly politicising the issue. Mayawati opposes ‘creamy layer’ for SCs, STs in reservation, hits out at RSS In a post on X, Mayawati said reservation was an “extremely important and sensitive” issue for SC, ST and OBC communities, particularly for SCs and STs who have faced discrimination, exploitation and deprivation for centuries. She said discussing a ‘creamy layer’ for these communities was not only inappropriate but also contrary to the “humanitarian objectives” of the Constitution drafted under the leadership of Dr BR Ambedkar. “Reservation is essentially about giving millions of people who have been victims of the caste system for centuries, and who have been exploited, oppressed, neglected and ostracised, their constitutional and legal right to equality on humanitarian grounds,” she said. Mayawati also criticised RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent remarks that reservation had been deliberately politicised, …

Govt opposes plea in Supreme Court on income-based quota for SC, ST and OBCs

Govt opposes plea in Supreme Court on income-based quota for SC, ST and OBCs

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The Union government on Thursday opposed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking an income-based sub-quota within reserved categories, contending that the constitutional architecture of reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) is founded on historical and social disadvantage and cannot be restructured solely on the basis of economic criteria. The Centre has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss the petitions. The batch of matters is likely to come up for hearing on August 18. (PTI) The Centre also opposed extending the “creamy layer” principle to SCs and STs, arguing that Supreme Court precedent has consistently confined the doctrine to Other Backward Classes (OBCs). ALSO READ | As long as there is social discrimination, reservation will continue: Mohan Bhagwat What Centre said in its counter In a counter affidavit filed through the department of social justice and empowerment, the Centre argued that the petitions seek judicial directions to redesign the country’s reservation policy – a matter that squarely falls within the executive and legislative domain and cannot be commanded …

‘You took them from Cong’: Priyanka Gandhi-Kalyan Banerjee banter outside Parliament as he opposes TMC rebels

‘You took them from Cong’: Priyanka Gandhi-Kalyan Banerjee banter outside Parliament as he opposes TMC rebels

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Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee, who was suspended from the Lok Sabha last week, were seen interacting inside the Parliament complex on Thursday over the political ties between the two parties. The interaction happened as Banerjee was protesting against the merger of 20 rebel TMC MPs with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI). TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee stage a protest as Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Imran Masood, MP Pappu Yadav and others look on during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi. (PTI) Last month, former TMC chief whip Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, deputy leader Shatabdi Ray, and actors Deepak Adhikari and Saayoni Ghosh were among the 20 MPs who left the TMC after the party lost power in West Bengal and joined the Tripura-based NCPI in a boost to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Inside Priyanka Gandhi and Kalyan Banerjee’s conversation As Kalyan Banerjee continued his protest over the merger of the rebel MPs with the NCPI, Priyanka Gandhi walked up to him and said that …

Tamil Nadu Assembly opposes Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam plan

Tamil Nadu Assembly opposes Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam plan

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The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution against Karnataka’s move to construct a dam across river Cauvery at Mekedatu, expressing support for all measures undertaken by the state government on the issue. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay piloted the government resolution over the nearly 13 years long dispute with the neighbouring state, with the members of the opposition backing Vijay.  The resolution stated that the House records its “strong objection to the unilateral attempt of the Government of Karnataka to construct a dam across the Cauvery River at Mekedatu, without respecting the Final Award of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal dated 5.2.2007 and the Judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court dated 16.2.2018.” This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, …

Pilots’ body opposes interim report on AI171 crash, demands judicial probe

Pilots’ body opposes interim report on AI171 crash, demands judicial probe

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The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Thursday opposed the release of any interim report on the Air India AI-171 crash and reiterated its demand for a judicial inquiry, with its president, Capt. C.S. Randhawa, arguing that incomplete findings could fuel speculation rather than clarity. The London-bound Air India flight, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed seconds after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, 2025, killing 260 people Addressing a press conference in Ahmedabad ahead of the first anniversary of the crash, Randhawa said the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau should release only a final report after completing the investigation. He said the pilots’ body has approached the Supreme Court and submitted multiple representations to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and other authorities, raising concerns over the probe. The London-bound Air India flight, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed seconds after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, 2025, killing 260 people, including 19 on the ground, after hitting a hostel building of BJ Medical College in Meghaninagar. One passenger survived. …

ED opposes Jacqueliene Fernandez’s plea to turn approver in scam case

ED opposes Jacqueliene Fernandez’s plea to turn approver in scam case

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday opposed a plea filed by actress Jacqueline Fernandez to turn approver in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case that is being probed by them. Notably, last month, Fernandez moved to court with an application to become an approver in the case, which has conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar as the main accused. ED opposes Jacqueliene Fernandez’s plea The ED had opposed Fernandez’s plea to turn approver, while arguing that her role in the case is not just that of a minor participant but of a significant beneficiary of the proceeds of crime. It added that she was an active participant in the money laundering scheme.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

ED opposes Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea to turn approver in money laundering case

ED opposes Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea to turn approver in money laundering case

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The Enforcement Directorate on Monday opposed Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea seeking to be an approver in the money laundering case against Sukesh Chandrasekhar, stating that the actress had actively benefited from the proceeds of crime and was now attempting to escape prosecution. The federal agency told special judge that Fernandez was not an “unwitting victim” as she claimed in her plea. (Jacqueline Fernandez Facebook page) The federal agency told special judge Prashant Sharma of Patiala House courts that Fernandez was not an “unwitting victim” as she claimed in her plea, and remained in constant touch with Chandrasekhar despite being aware of his criminal antecedents. They added that Fernandez was an active recipient of all the gifts arranged by Chandrasekar for her out of the proceeds of crime. The response stated, “This consistent interaction through numerous ways of communication and receipt of benefits negates any claim of an unwitting victim and instead highlights her conscious association with the main perpetrator and with the illicit gains”. The agency said that Fernandez’s conduct during the investigation had …

Cong opposes PMPML bus purchase, threatens legal challenge

Cong opposes PMPML bus purchase, threatens legal challenge

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Congress leader and standing committee member Prashant Jagtap has opposed the proposed purchase of 1,000 buses for the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML), citing inflated costs, and warned that he would take the matter to court. The standing committee maintained that the decision had already been taken at the board level, and the committee’s role was limited to releasing the funds. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO) The proposal, which was first cleared by the PMPML board of directors on Thursday, subsequently came before the standing committee for fund approval. Jagtap questioned the rationale behind procuring buses fitted with doors on both sides — a design suited exclusively for bus rapid transit system (BRTS) routes — at a time when the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is actively dismantling existing BRTS corridors with no stated plans for expansion. “If PMC is demolishing the BRTS and has no future plans for extending it, why are PMC and PMPML pushing for the purchase of dual-door buses that are only suitable for BRTS routes?” he asked. Jagtap said the dual-door configuration not …

AIMIM chief Owaisi opposes Haj fare hike, demands withdrawal of circular

AIMIM chief Owaisi opposes Haj fare hike, demands withdrawal of circular

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All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday criticised a fresh circular issued by the Haj Committee of India asking pilgrims to pay an additional Rs 10,000 as differential airfare, citing the ongoing crisis in West Asia, and demanded that the directive be withdrawn and refunds issued to those affected, news agency IANS reported. He pointed out that the additional charge is being imposed after Rs 90,844 per pilgrim has already been collected from those departing from Mumbai, raising concerns over the financial burden on those undertaking the pilgrimage. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Jaya Bachchan strongly opposes Transgender Amendment bill in Parliament

Jaya Bachchan strongly opposes Transgender Amendment bill in Parliament

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Actor and Jaya Bachchan addressed the controversial Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill during a Rajya Sabha debate on Wednesday. She strongly opposed the Bill, which has been tabled by the ruling party, and called for appropriate representation of the transgender community in Parliament. Jaya Bachchan on Transgender Amendment Bill  The Bill, recently introduced by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar, has drawn criticism for allegedly narrowing the definition of transgender identity and proposing additional procedural requirements for legal recognition. Activists and legal experts argue that the proposed legislation marks a departure from the landmark National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India (NALSA) verdict, in which the Supreme Court upheld the right to self-identify one’s gender without mandatory medical intervention. During her speech, Jaya Bachchan highlighted the cultural and mythological significance of transgender persons in India. She said, “This community, which we are discussing, has been immensely blessed by Ramji. He had said that on every special occasion, the presence of transgender persons would make the event auspicious.” Emphasising traditional …