மோடி மற்றும் அமித்ஷாவின் சொந்த மாநிலமான குஜராத்தில் பாஜக சார்பில் போட்டியிடும் வேட்பாளர்கள் பலமான எதிர்க்கட்சி வேட்பாளர்களை பார்த்து பயந்து ஓட்டம்.
1. வதோதரா பாஜக வேட்பாளர் ரஞ்சன் பென் பட் போட்டியிட மறுத்துவிட்டார்
2. பழங்குடியின தலைவரும் எம்எல்ஏவுமான துஷார் சவுத்ரியை வேட்பாளராக காங்கிரஸ் அறிவித்ததை அடுத்து சபர்கந்தா பாஜக எம்பி பிகாஜி தாக்கூர் போட்டியிட மறுத்துவிட்டார்.
3. சக்திவாய்ந்த பழங்குடியின குரல் ஆனந்த் படேலை வேட்பாளராக காங்கிரஸ் அறிவித்ததை அடுத்து, வல்சாத் பாஜக வேட்பாளரும் போட்டியிடுவதை நிராகரிப்பார் என்று எதிர்பார்க்கப்படுகிறது.
4. மத்திய சுகாதார அமைச்சரும், போர்பந்தர் பாஜக வேட்பாளருமான மன்சுக் மாண்டவியாவும் போட்டியிடுவதை நிராகரிக்க போவதாக தகவல்.
5. காங்கிரஸ் MLA ஜெனிபென் தாகூர் பனஸ்கந்தாவில் செய்யும் பிரச்சாரத்தைப் பார்த்து, பாஜக வேட்பாளர் ரேகாபென் சவுத்ரி போட்டியிலிருந்து விலக முடிவாம்.
குஜராத்தில் 2014, 2019 ல் 26/26 இடங்களில் வெற்றி பெற்ற பாஜகவின் நிலை இன்று இதுதான் என்றால், 2024 லோக்சபாவில் தேசிய அளவில் அவர்கள் எவ்வளவு மோசமான நிலையில் இருப்பார்கள் என்பதைப் புரிந்து கொள்ள வேண்டும்.
அதானியின் பணத்தை வாங்கிக்கொண்டு, கோடி ஊடகங்கள் என்.டி.ஏ-க்கு 400+ என்ற பொய்யான ஒரு பிம்பத்தை திருப்பி திருப்பி காட்டிக் கொண்டு இருக்கின்றன. இது பொய்.
இந்த தேர்தலில் பாஜக 160 இடங்களைக் கடக்காது என்பதே நிதர்சனமான உண்மை.
Vasu Sumathi
2) DON'T CRY,FACE BOLDLY.
*We don't even want to earn lakhs of rupees as much as we want to go back to our childhood days by looking at our childhood photos!! Even an onion can't be cut without crying, this is life, how can it be cut like this... Patience is what binds every page of the book of life, so always keep laughing and smiling!!*
*A person should be such who values relations and relations should be such that they strengthen the memory!! No one knows how many days one has to stay in the world's rain shelter!! Win everyone's hearts, after all this is also a jewel of life!!*
*Ram Swaroop Meena, State President - All Rajasthan Scheduled Caste, Tribe, Backward Caste Officers and Employees United Federation / All India Federation, 9828318368*
3)RULE OF DICTATORSHIP
It is clear that there is a systematic attempt to subvert democracy in general elections in our country.
When a general election is announced in the country and a model code of conduct exists to prevent the government from taking decisions in favor of the ruling party why should not a similar code of conduct apply to government departments.
The public needs to take notice of this betrayal of democratic principles embedded in the basic structure of the Constitution. It doesn't say don't look for something wrong. But it is clear that what is happening now is election related. If the ED can take this long to investigate these issues, why can't it wait two more months for the country's elections to end?
The arrest of Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party President Shri Arvind Kejriwal will lead to unprecedented protests in the country. The Indian Labor Party is protesting strongly.
President
Indian Labor Party (Ambedkar, Phule)
Kerala State Committee.
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Socio economic, caste census website out of order, Ministry cites ‘technical reasons’
Although its caste-wise data was never made public, the SECC 2011 offers insights about the economic deprivation of social groups such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and OBCs.
The caste census was conducted under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs. (File photo_
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The data of the Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011, the first nationwide caste-based headcount since 1931, is no longer available in public domain as the portal that hosts it has been down for months now.
Although its caste-wise data was never made public, the SECC 2011 offers insights about the economic deprivation of social groups such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and OBCs. This information is used by the Government to identify beneficiaries of several schemes including Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri, Jan Arogya Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin.
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Several political parties such as the Congress and the Samajwadi Party have made a strong pitch for conduct of the caste census ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Bihar has already released its own caste survey data.
The last captured snapshots of the SECC portal — http://www.secc.gov.in) — on the Internet Archive’s wayback machine are dated January 6, 2024.
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When contacted, the Ministry of Rural Development, which is responsible for maintaining the portal, said “there is an outage of the SECC website due to technical reasons”. “[The] Ministry is making all out efforts to make the web-site live again,” it said.
According to sources, the issue was flagged during MoRD’s internal meetings at least twice since January. During one such meeting on January 24, it was noted that the AMC (annual maintenance contract) for SECC hardware was to be “renewed.”
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Again, on February 6, it was emphasized that the SECC servers were to be “restored by the end of this week.”
The SECC was conducted in 2011 by three separate authorities— the census in rural areas was conducted by the MoRD; in urban areas, it was conducted under the administrative jurisdiction of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (MoHUPA). And the caste census was conducted under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Harikishan Sharma, Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express' National Bureau, specializes in reporting on governance, policy, and data. He covers the Prime Minister’s Office and pivotal central ministries, such as the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Cooperation, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Rural Development, and Ministry of Jal Shakti. His work primarily revolves around reporting and policy analysis. In addition to this, he authors a weekly column titled "STATE-ISTICALLY SPEAKING," which is prominently featured on The Indian Express website. In this column, he immerses readers in narratives deeply rooted in socio-economic, political, and electoral data, providing insightful perspectives on these critical aspects of governance and society
First uploaded on: 22-03-2024 at 20:22 IST
Woman moves court alleging her husband died following police assaultPublished / Updated- March 22, 2024 20:11 ISTTHE HINDU BUREAUA woman from Tenkasi district, belonging to a Scheduled Caste, has filed a petition before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court alleging that her husband, a van driver, died after he was assaulted by a few police personnel.M. Meena of Sankarankoil said that on March 8 her husband Murugan was travelling from Achampatti to Sankarankoil with some passengers. At around 7.30 p.m. the van was involved in an accident. There was traffic congestion and the van hit an autorickshaw.ADVERTISEMENTShe said that a few police personnel who were nearby the place started questioning her husband and used filthy language. They asked him to get down from the van. When he refused to get down from the vehicle, three police personnel got into the van and beat him up till he fainted. Later, the van was taken to Sankarankoil police station.ADVERTISEMENTShe said that from the police station her husband was taken to the hospital where the doctors declared him brought dead. Following the incident, the family of the deceased staged a protest condemning the police. She said that her husband was mercilessly beaten up and serious injuries resulted in his death.The petitioner said that appropriate action should be taken against the police personnel. They should be booked under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (murder), she said. She demanded re-postmortem, adequate compensation from the State under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and Rules, a government job to a family member and a house.Justice G.R. Swaminathan perused CCTV footage of the incident. The court sought the statement of the witnesses in the case and adjourned the hearing.
When Caste Shadows Dreams: RTI Unveils Educational Bias In IITs
The recent revelations from (APPSC) RTI data regarding the denial of 132 PhD seats for SC, ST, and OBC students at IIT Delhi serve as a glaring reminder of the persistent challenges in achieving equity and inclusivity within higher education
The recent revelations from the Ambedkar, Periyar, Phule Study Circle (APPSC) RTI dataregarding the denial of 132 PhD seats for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Castes (OBC) students at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) serve as a glaring reminder of the persistent challenges in achieving equity and inclusivity within higher education. This data, obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) request, underscores the systemic barriers faced by marginalised communities in accessing educational opportunities.
On Wednesday, March 6th, concerns were raised on the microblogging platform X formerly Twitter regarding alleged violations of reservation norms at IIT Kharagpur. The student group highlighted accusations of the institute flouting regulations in both faculty recruitment and PhD admissions, despite directives from governmental and judicial authorities, as recent as 2023.
This concerning datareport sheds light on fundamental flaws within our educational system, which should ideally serve as a nurturing environment for aspiring individuals. Instead, it exposes a landscape marred by systemic inequities and failures to uphold principles of fairness and inclusivity.
In light of these revelations, we are compelled to ask ourselves: do our educational institutions truly serve as spaces where dreams can flourish without discrimination or hindrance, or who will answer the pressing need for comprehensive reforms to uphold their integrity?
Examining the RTI Data: SC/ST/OBC representation across IITs
According to the RTI data, out of 4,226 SC, ST, and OBC candidates who applied for PhD admission in the academic year 2023-24, only 203 students were selected. This staggering discrepancy in the selection process raises serious concerns about the fairness and transparency of the admissions process at IIT Delhi. Furthermore, the revelation that four departments within IIT Delhi did not grant admission to a single candidate from the reserved categories underscores the institutional challenges in promoting diversity and representation.
Source: Maktoob Media
Earlier this year, APPSC made claims, backed by RTI responses, alleging violations of reservation policies at IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur. These allegations pertained to PhD admissions at IIT Delhi and faculty recruitment at IIT Kanpur, the report said further. As per thereport, a January 2024 RTI data highlights concerns about imbalances in faculty composition at IIT Kharagpur. Out of 742 faculty members, a striking 92 per cent (683 individuals) belong to the General category. In comparison, only 5.4 per cent (40 members) are from the Other Backward Classes (OBC), while the Scheduled Caste (SC) category represents a mere 2.3 per cent (17 members).
Shockingly, the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community is notably underrepresented, with just two faculty members, comprising a meagre 0.27 per cent of the total. Additionally, among the 683 General category faculty, two individuals are from the Economically Weaker Sections category, exclusively open to non-reserved castes.
Furthermore, the data revealed that out of the 45 departments at IIT Kharagpur, a striking disparity exists: 43 departments lack any faculty members from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community, while 32 departments have no representation from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. Additionally, 23 departments lack any faculty members from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community.
Surprisingly, according to the report, out of the 101 faculty members hired by IIT Kharagpur last year, only two were from the Scheduled Caste (SC) community, while 10 belonged to Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
Similarly, regarding PhD admissions for the academic year 2023-24, out of the 345 students admitted by IIT Kharagpur, 182 were from the General category. Meanwhile, 46 students (13.3 per cent) were from the SC category, 9 students (2.60 per cent) were from the ST category, and 82 students (23.7 per cent) were from the OBC category.
Dropout patterns: The unresolved challenge for marginalised students
According to areport that came out a few months back, Over the past five years, 13,626 students belonging to the historically marginalised Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) have discontinued their studies at central universities, Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).
Source: The Leaflet
With this alarming trend being a concern, during its June meeting, the IIT Council addressed the issue of student dropouts. In response, IIT Madras suggested introducing a sports quota for students, complementing existing programs across the IITs that permit students to exit their courses with lesser qualifications.
Notably, central universities accommodate a significantly larger number of undergraduate students compared to the IITs, with Delhi University’s undergraduate seats alone surpassing the total available across all IITs, according to the report. Yet the existing casteism and discrimination faced by the students eventually shun their dreams, raising the numbers of the dropout list.
Gender disparity and caste-based discrimination in higher education
Gender disparity is also glaringly evident, with the PhD admission records for the academic year 2023-24, out of 4,226 applicants from SC, ST, and OBC backgrounds, only 203 students were accepted. Shockingly, four departments at IIT Delhi did not admit any candidates from reserved categories. Furthermore, only two female candidates were selected for IIT Delhi’s PhD program in the same academic year.
Source: PTI
This highlights broader systemic issues related to gender inequality in STEM fields and the need for targeted efforts to address this imbalance.
According to a recent report, The APPSC’s assertion that IIT Kharagpur is also violating reservation norms in faculty recruitment and PhD admissions, despite government and judiciary orders, adds to the gravity of the situation. This suggests a broader pattern of non-compliance with reservation policies across premier educational institutions in the country.
Moreover, the staggering dropout rates of over 13,500 SC, ST, and OBC students from central universities, IITs, and IIMs in the last five years, as revealed in Lok Sabha data, further underscores the systemic challenges faced by marginalised communities in higher education.
In response to these revelations, Dheeraj Singh, an advocate for diversity in higher education and an alumnus of IIT Kanpur and IIM Calcutta, rightly points out that denying seats based on caste is a form of discrimination that cannot be tolerated. The need for transparency, accountability, and proactive measures to address caste-based discrimination within educational institutions is paramount, the recent reportshighlighted.
Despite the establishment of an SC/ST cell and mandates to monitor and evaluate reservation policies, IIT Delhi’s continued violation of reservation norms raises questions about the effectiveness of existing mechanisms in promoting inclusivity and diversity. The APPSC’s assertion that 25 departments did not admit a single ST student last year further underscores the urgent need for institutional reforms to address these systemic inequalities.
The exclusion of SC, ST, and OBC candidates from PhD programs at IIT Delhi, and the wider issue of non-adherence to reservation policies in higher education, underscores the critical need for systemic changes. Ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for every segment of society is not just a matter of policy but of social justice and inclusivity. Until and unless the authorities and the management answer the students in the nation, the gravity of the question remains the same:
How can educational institutions claim to be beacons of excellence and innovation in education if they fail to commit to principles of social justice and inclusivity in their admissions and recruitment processes?
Anjali (she/her) is a budding writer, masters graduate in Mass Communication and Journalism, constantly learning and unlearning to make the world around her, a safe space. She believes that freedom in all aspects of life is more important. A love child of Mani Ratnam movies and Padmarajan novels, you can find her somewhere around the corner of the street petting a dog or rewatching Friends for the millionth time.
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The caste census was conducted under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs. (File photo_
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