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💠🍈Several times we find things happening unexpectedly. Yet, there should be the understanding that nothing is unexpected or a matter of chance but everything depends on the seeds previously planted. When there is this understanding there is no passiveness but there is an ability to take responsibility and better the situation.

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💠🍈Every thing I do has a deep significance and an importance for what I have to attain. When I understand this fact, I am able to make the most out of what I have. I am never discouraged by the negative results that I get today, nor do I take myself to a great height for the positive things that I get. I remain stable and make the best use of what I have.

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*DR.AMBEDKAR      AND      THE      NATIONAL      VOTERS  DAY*

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India gained independence on *15th August 1947*  . After  Independance  , the  *Election Commission Of  India* an independent  body ,  was  founded on *25th January 1950* , to conduct the General Elections in India .  The Govt of  India   in a meeting held during 2011 decided to observe the founding  day of the Election Commission Of  India  that is *25th January* every year as *National Voters Day* . The main objective is to encourage ,  facilitate  and  maximize  enrollment,  especially for the new  Votes .  Hence this day is being celebrated on *25th January* every year with a moto  *No Voters  To  Be  Left  Behind*  and also  focuses  that the  *Right To  Vote* is  the  Basic Right .All must be thankful to *Bharat Ratan Baba Saheb Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar* , who has given the Rights to Vote to every citizen of  India  ,  may be male or female OR of any Caste   , Religion Or Creed.  So as per Article  326 , the Constitution Of India,  every citizen of the age of 18 years or more is eligible to use the Voting Rights. 

There are different genders in the world  like  *Male  , Female  and  Transgender* . The gender equality is a big problem in the world  . Equality between men and women refers to the equal rights   , responsibilities  and opportunities  of  men and women  . Moreover empowering  equal rights to women is essential to the health and social development of the families  , communities and countries  . 

The *Right To Vote*  in political elections is known as  *Suffrage* . This  term comes from the Latin word  *Suffragium* which means *Ballot or Voting Tablet* . There were many many countries in the world where women were not allowed  to vote in the  political  elections  . The women in the world first time started their movement for the *Right To Vote*  in  the New Zealand  country  during the  year  1850   .  At that time  women were excluded  from any involvement in the politics  . Later on public opinion began to change in the later  half of the 19th century  and after years of efforts by women's  struggles there had been  some progress in their movement  . At that time  the movement was led by the a daring  lady  namely *Kate  Sheppard* and  later on the New Zealand  became the first  nation  in the world in which all women had the *Right To Vote* in the Parliamentary  Elections  .  

*Kate Sheppard*   was of the opinion that do not think that your single Vote does not matter much  . She said the Rain that refreshes the parched ground is made up of  single drops  . She was the most prominent member of the women's Suffrage  movement in New Zealand  . She promoted  women's Suffrage  by organizing  Public Meetings  and   Rallies  etc  . She also started writing Articles  in the Newspapers highlighting the  importance of the women's Suffrage  . She became the editor of  a Newspaper  titled  *The  White Ribbon* , the first woman operated  Newspaper  in the  world  . Then she successfully advocated  women's Suffrage  in that Newspaper  . She had also  been  circulating  Pamphlets and  Brochures   by  writing  *ten reasons*   that why  women from New Zealand  should also Vote  along with the men . It is highlighted that those Pamphlets were signed by more than *30000 women* to put  pressure  on the  Administration   . 

Then  the Governor of New Zealand namely  *Lord  Glasgow* granted the *Right To Vote*  to all the women on *19th September  1893* . Later on women voted first time in the  Parliamentary  Elections  held on  *28th November 1893* in  New Zealand  .  Then *Elizabeth Yates*  a woman  became the  Mayor of the  Onehunga City in New Zealand  . And first time such a big  and  highly responsible   post had been held by a woman anywhere in the world  .

This historic move *paved  ( pakka  karna   )*  the way for other  countries to follow  suit  . So by the early  20th century  countries like Australia  ( 1902 ) , Finland  ( 1906  ) , Norway  ( 1912  ) had also given women the  *Right To Vote*   in their  national elections  . It is fascinating to see how the women's  Suffrage movement gained momentum  worldwide  . After *World War  ( First  )* many  more countries like  America  ( 1920  ) , England  ( 1918  ) , Canada  ( 1918  ) granted   women the *Right.To Vote*   .  The movement continued to spread and  by the mid of  20th  century  most of the  countries  had recognized  women's  Voting Rights  . 

Later  on  the United Nation General Assembly  ( Supreme Secretariat of world   ) in a meeting held during  1956  decided to observe the *19th September* every year as  *World Suffrage Day* .  The main objective is to promote awareness about the *Right To Vote*  by the women  . 

Dr.Ambedkar had been  very much impressed by the working and thinking of *Kate  Sheppard* . He himself was fighting for the uplift of the women  belonging to Dalit Communities  . Dr.Ambedkar played a pivotal role in ensuring that India adopted  universal  adult *franchise ( matt-adhikar  )*  after getting  independence  . As a Chairman of the Drafting Committee of Constitution Of India  , he championed the *Right To Vote*  believing that it was very very  essential . He believed that voting was key to empowering the  Dalit Communities and promoting the Social Justice  . At that  time the efforts of Dr.Ambedkar faced strong opposition  with many  many   arguing that  universal  franchise  was premature for India's  largely  illiterate  population  .  However  Dr.Ambedkar  persisted and   Constituent Assembly  ultimately adopted  universal  adult Suffrage  as a  *fundamental right* . 

Dr.Ambedkar believed that *I measure the progress of country by the degree of progress which Women have achieved* . So the contributions of Dr.Ambedkar is remarkable 

for the upliftment and empowerment of  *Indian  women*  , may be daughter  , wife  , mother  , widow , sister . Dr.Ambedkar  believed that  Women are the worst sufferers of the Oppressive Caste based and rigid social system. He has done too much in the *Constitution Of India* , for the  Women . His main efforts was to liberate Women from the various Social and Religious ties and provide access to necessities which they were deprived of and that is *education and inheritance rights* . Dr.Ambedkar has also provided   provisions in the *Constitution Of India* . Such as  ,

 *Article  326* ,  All  citizens  of  India  have *Right  To Vote*  without  bias  in  Gender or Caste or Class or Literary  or  Religion  .  It is highlighted that before Independance  , it was not an easy  task for everyone  to have  *Right To Vote*   . Mostly the right to vote was given only to  those say  , the  Rich , the  Landlords  , the  Taxpayers  etc  . And the *Article 326*  of the Constitution Of India is all about ensuring that elections to the  Lok Sabha  and to the  Legislative Assemblies  of States  are conducted on the basis of adult *Suffrage*  . This means that every Indian citizen of 21 years  or older has the  Right To Vote  .  Dr.Ambedkar played a crucial role in shaping the *Article 326* . He introduced the draft of Article 326 on *16th June 1949* , which declared that elections  would be based on  universal  *Adult Suffrage* . Initially the voting age was set at 21 years by the Dr.Ambedkar  , but  the 61st  Amendment Act of 1988 , lowered it to  18 years  on *20th December  1988* , giving more young peoples a chance to participate in the  election  process  .

In  India  *Bharat Ratan Baba Saheb Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar* , has done too much labor for the uplift of women/ girls.  So all women must be thankful to him for his contributions made for the *Right  To Vote*  , in the  *Constitution Of India* . So while  celebrating the  *National  Voters  Day* all  women  must   feel  obligated  to the great personality that is Dr.Ambedkar  

*Jai Bhim*

*Bhim Rao Ambedkar Amar Rahe* 

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/ India / Govt notifies request in 1st phase of Census starting April 1

Govt notifies questions to be posed to citizens in 1st phase of Census starting April 1

Census officers to collect information through the houselisting and housing census schedule

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New Delhi, Updated At : 09:06 AM Jan 23, 2026 IST

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The first phase will involve houselisting, while the second phase, beginning from February 1, 2027, will focus on population enumeration. PTI File Photo

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Ahead of the first phase of census exercise, set to begin on April 1, the Centre has released a set of 33 questions to be asked during the decadal counting process.

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In a gazette notification, the Ministry of Home Affairs said census officers will collect information through the houselisting and housing census schedule.

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With a caste census also part of the exercise, officials will ask whether the head of the household belongs to the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe or Other category.

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The queries are also related to internet access, main fuel used for cooking, whether households have radio or transistor, television, laptop or computer, and also whether the mobile phone used in a household is a smartphone or has a normal telephone connection.

Other questions relate to the availability of bathing facilities, kitchen and LPG or PNG connections, as well as the main fuel used for cooking. Information on the main cereal consumed in the household will also be collected.

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Details regarding housing conditions, including the predominant material used for the floor, walls and roof of the census house, along with the usage and condition of the house, will also be sought.

“The Central Government hereby instructs that all Census officers may, within the limits of the local areas for which they have been respectively appointed, ask all such questions from all persons on the items enumerated below for collecting information through the houselisting and housing census schedule in connection with the Census of India 2027,” the notification said.

Meanwhile, the Registrar General of India will hold a meeting with all Chief Secretaries today as part of the process for commencement of the nationwide exercise.

The delayed census will be held in two phases starting April 1, 2026. The first phase will involve houselisting, while the second phase, beginning from February 1, 2027, will focus on population enumeration.

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Onus on officials to prove caste status, rules Andhra Pradesh HC

Revenue records from as early as 1966, as well as a 2004 order of the Tribal Welfare Deputy Collector, had clearly identified them as tribals.

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VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh High Court has made it clear that the burden of proving that the individual does not belong to the claimed caste rests with the authorities themselves when government authorities dispute the caste status of a person.

Officials cannot deny caste status merely because certain documents were not produced, the court held, reiterating that children inherit their father’s caste-a principle settled by the Supreme Court and various High Courts.

Justice Konakanti Srinivasa Reddy delivered the ruling while allowing a petition filed by Atlapakala Ramakrishna, who claimed to belong to the Konda Kapu (Scheduled Tribe-NT) community. The court set aside orders of the Principal Secretary, Social Welfare Department, and the East Godavari District Joint Collector, which had cancelled Ramakrishna’s Scheduled Tribe caste certificate by branding him a Kapu.

The court found that the authorities relied solely on a land record from 1938 to deny Ramakrishna’s caste status, ignoring consistent evidence showing that his father and grandmother were recognised as Konda Kapus. Revenue records from as early as 1966, as well as a 2004 order of the Tribal Welfare Deputy Collector, had clearly identified them as tribals.

Ramakrishna’s family had long resided in agency areas of East Godavari district, and he had pursued his entire education as an NT candidate. While he was studying BSc Agriculture, authorities initiated caste verification proceedings and, in 2005, cancelled his certificate without issuing notice or granting him a hearing. The cancellation was later upheld by the Principal Secretary in 2009.

Terming the authorities’ approach arbitrary and unjustified, the High Court held that cancelling a caste certificate based on a single outdated land record, while ignoring overwhelming contrary evidence, was unsustainable. Accordingly, the court restored Ramakrishna’s caste status as Konda Kapu (Scheduled Tribe-NT).

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Congress has always insulted Dr Ambedkar: Chirag Paswan

MUMBAI: (Nov 17) Union minister Chirag Paswan on Sunday claimed that Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar has always been insulted by the Congress.

The national president of Lok Janshakti Party said the Congress had ensured the defeat of Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian constitution, in Lok Sabha elections.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working towards implementing Ambedkar’s ideals and this is the reason the opposition is scared and flaunts the Constitution in public,” said the MP from Hajipur in Bihar after paying homage at Chaitya Bhoomi in Mumbai's Dadar, where the Dalit icon was cremated.

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  Supreme Court's Dual Verdicts on Reservations Create Confusion and Strategy Shift for UPSC Aspirants.

On 23 Jan 2026

Supreme Court's January 2026 ruling bars reserved category candidates who took exam benefits from general seats, creating new strategy dilemmas for UPSC aspirants. Understand the legal shift.

 

In a span of weeks, India's Supreme Court delivered two verdicts on reservation policy that have sent ripples of confusion and strategic recalculation through the community of civil service aspirants. The rulings, which appear to pull in opposite directions, have sharpened a critical dilemma: can a candidate from a historically disadvantaged community compete purely on "merit" for an open seat, or does accepting any form of benefit forever tag them as "reserved"?

For lakhs preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams, this is not a philosophical debate but a pressing practical concern. The court's latest pronouncement, issued on January 6, 2026, has made it clear that the choice to avail a concession—be it a lower preliminary exam cut-off or an age relaxation—can irrevocably close the door to 50.5% of government posts marked "unreserved."

Two Verdicts, One Constitutional Principle: Merit vs. Concession

The confusion stems from two separate Supreme Court benches interpreting the same constitutional principles in seemingly contradictory ways in December 2025 and January 2026.

The Rajasthan Case (December 2025): The Door Opens. In this verdict, the Court upheld a principle of inclusive merit. It ruled that if a candidate from a Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), or Economically Weaker Section (EWS) scores higher than the general category cut-off without taking any relaxation, they must be considered for the "general" or "open" category seat. The court reaffirmed that "open category is open to all," and merit, not caste, should be the sole criterion for those seats.

The Karnataka (IFS) Case (January 2026): The Door Shuts. This ruling presented the flip side. The court dealt with a candidate from the SC category who had qualified for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) mains by availing a relaxed cut-off in the preliminary exam. Despite achieving a stellar final rank, the Court barred him from claiming an unreserved cadre seat. The bench stated conclusively that "once relaxation has been taken by a reserved category candidate, they cannot be considered for unreserved vacancies".

The Fine Print: What Counts as "Availing Benefit"?

The January verdict's impact hinges on a broad interpretation of what constitutes availing a reservation benefit. For UPSC aspirants, the implications are wide-ranging:

| Benefit Type | Example in UPSC | Implication per Jan 2026 Ruling |

| Lower Qualifying Marks | Relaxed cut-off score for Prelims or Mains | Candidate is considered "reserved" and ineligible for general seat. |

| Age Relaxation | Extra years granted to OBC (3 yrs), SC/ST (5 yrs) candidates | Candidate is considered "reserved" and ineligible for general seat. |

| Extra Attempts | More attempts allowed (e.g., OBC: 9, SC/ST: unlimited) | Candidate is considered "reserved" and ineligible for general seat. |

| Fee Concession | SC/ST candidates are exempt from exam fee | Likely excluded; viewed as financial aid, not a competitive concession. |

Strategic Crossroads for Aspirants

The rulings place reserved category candidates at a strategic crossroads with no easy answers:

The High-Risk, High-Reward Choice: A candidate confident in their preparation can forgo all relaxation benefits and apply under the general category. If they score above the general cut-off, they secure an open seat. However, if they fall short, they lose the safety net of competing within their reserved quota.

The Secure but Limited Path: Accepting age relaxation or a lower cut-off ensures a candidate remains in the reserved pool. However, they then compete for only the 49.5% of seats reserved for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS, forfeiting any claim to the open seats—even if their final score tops the general merit list.

The Informed Decision: Experts stress that aspirants must now make an informed choice at the application stage itself. "Aspirants must strategize carefully—opt for general if confident in meeting unrelaxed standards," notes a simulated expert view in analysis of the ruling.

A System Seeking Balance

The Supreme Court's dual rulings represent an ongoing attempt to balance two core principles: rewarding individual merit and correcting historical injustice through representation. The "double benefit" doctrine it seeks to enforce is designed to prevent a scenario where a candidate uses a relaxed standard to enter the competition and then also claims an unreserved seat, which critics argue would be unfair.

However, as the debate continues, the immediate effect is a new layer of complexity for aspirants from reserved categories. They must now weigh their academic confidence against the security of quotas, knowing that a small benefit like an extra attempt or a slightly lower qualifying mark could fundamentally alter their career trajectory in India's most prestigious exam.

With UPSC forms for the 2026 cycle expected soon, this legal clarity, however contentious, demands immediate attention from every serious candidate.

Here is a **state-wise snapshot of Scheduled Caste (SC)-related news and developments around 24 January 2026 (India context):

🏛️ National / Policy News

UGC issues stronger anti-caste discrimination rules for universities — The University Grants Commission rolled out new equity regulations (2026) to curb caste bias on campuses, replacing older guidelines and shifting responsibility onto institutions to act against discrimination.

Political debate around caste census — The Congress party questioned the Centre’s intentions behind new caste-related questions in the Census 2027 houselisting exercise and called for wider dialogue with states and civil society.

Supreme Court on SC/ST reservations in professional bodies — The Supreme Court recently refused to order reservation for SC/ST advocates in Bar Council elections, stating a statutory amendment is needed.

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📍 State-Level Scheduled Caste News (By State)

Andhra Pradesh

YSRCP launches “Chalo Delhi” protest campaign — The YSR Congress Party announced a national agitation over the murder of Dalit activist Manda Salman, accusing the state government of negligence towards Dalits and demanding independent investigations and accountability.

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Karnataka

State commits to SC welfare and social justice programs — Karnataka’s District Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to Scheduled Communities, with funding for Ambedkar Bhavans and distribution of title deeds to beneficiaries.

Police urge SC/ST community to report workplace harassment — In Mangaluru, the Deputy Commissioner of Police encouraged Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe workers to report harassment to Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs), pushing for enforcement of workplace protections.

(Note: Earlier initiatives included caste census/sub-caste enumeration to inform internal reservation planning, though these started prior to 2026.)

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Punjab

Political criticism over Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan — The BJP criticized the AAP government for alleged inadequate implementation of the SC Sub-Plan, highlighting gaps in education, employment, and housing outcomes for the large Dalit population in the state.

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🏛️ Broader Issues Affecting SC Communities (Relevant Context)

• Campus protests against UGC reforms — Reports indicate protests by some segments of society (often upper-caste groups) opposing the UGC’s new anti-bias regulations, underscoring tension around caste equity measures in education.
• Caste discrimination complaints rising — University Grants Commission data show reported caste-based bias cases have more than doubled over five years, highlighting ongoing discrimination issues in higher education.

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24.01.2026 – இந்தியாவில் Scheduled Caste (SC) தொடர்பான மாநில வாரியான முக்கிய செய்திகள் (தமிழில்):

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UGC – உயர்கல்வி நிறுவனங்களில் சாதி பாகுபாடு தடுப்பு விதிகள் (2026)
பல்கலைக்கழகங்களில் SC மாணவர்களுக்கு எதிரான சாதி பாகுபாடுகளைத் தடுக்க, UGC புதிய சமத்துவ விதிகளை கொண்டு வந்துள்ளது. புகார் தீர்வு குழுக்கள், நிர்வாக பொறுப்பு மற்றும் நடவடிக்கை விதிகள் வலுப்படுத்தப்பட்டுள்ளன.

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SC/ST வன்முறை வழக்குகள் – உயர்நீதிமன்ற உத்தரவு
திருநெல்வேலி மாவட்டத்தில் கடந்த 5 ஆண்டுகளில் 1,000-க்கும் மேற்பட்ட SC/ST வன்முறை வழக்குகள் பதிவாகியுள்ளன.
இதனை தொடர்ந்து, SC/ST கொலை வழக்குகளில் பாதிக்கப்பட்ட குடும்பங்களுக்கு உயர்ந்த ஓய்வூதியம் வழங்க வேண்டும் என்று சென்னை உயர்நீதிமன்றம் தமிழக அரசுக்கு உத்தரவிட்டுள்ளது.

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SC உள் ஒதுக்கீடு (Sub-classification) – தொடரும் விவாதம்
கர்நாடகாவில் நடைமுறையில் உள்ள SC உள் ஒதுக்கீடு சட்டம் மிகவும் பின்தங்கிய SC பிரிவுகளுக்கு முழு நீதி வழங்கவில்லை என சமூக அமைப்புகள் விமர்சனம் செய்கின்றன.
நியாயமான பயன் பகிர்வு குறித்து அரசியல்–சமூக விவாதம் தீவிரமாக உள்ளது.

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🟡 ஆந்திரப் பிரதேசம்

SC உள் பிரிவீடு – மக்கள் தொகை கணக்கெடுப்புக்குப் பிறகு
2026 மக்கள் தொகை கணக்கெடுப்புக்குப் பிறகு, SC உள் பிரிவீட்டை செயல்படுத்த ஆந்திரப் பிரதேச அரசு திட்டமிட்டுள்ளது.
இதன் மூலம் கல்வி, வேலைவாய்ப்புகளில் சமநிலை ஏற்படும் என அரசு கூறுகிறது.

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🟡 பஞ்சாப்

SC Sub-Plan குறித்து அரசியல் விமர்சனம்
பஞ்சாப் மாநிலத்தில் SC Sub-Plan திட்டங்கள் சரியாக செயல்படுத்தப்படவில்லை என எதிர்க்கட்சிகள் குற்றச்சாட்டு முன்வைத்துள்ளன.
SC பெண்களின் கல்வி, வீடு, வேலைவாய்ப்பு நிலை இன்னும் மோசமாக இருப்பதாக தெரிவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

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🟡 பிற முக்கிய செய்திகள்

2027 மக்கள் தொகை கணக்கெடுப்பு – SC தரவுகள்
2027 மக்கள் தொகை கணக்கெடுப்பில் Scheduled Caste தொடர்பான விவரங்கள் தெளிவாக சேகரிக்கப்படும் என மத்திய அரசு அறிவித்துள்ளது. இது எதிர்கால SC நலத்திட்டங்களுக்கு அடிப்படையாக இருக்கும்.

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📌 சுருக்கம்

• SC/ST வன்முறை வழக்குகளில் நீதிமன்ற கண்காணிப்பு அதிகரிப்பு
• SC உள் ஒதுக்கீடு / உள் பிரிவீடு – பல மாநிலங்களில் விவாதம்
• கல்வி நிறுவனங்களில் சாதி பாகுபாடு தடுக்கும் புதிய விதிகள்
• மக்கள் தொகை கணக்கெடுப்பில் SC தரவுகளுக்கு முக்கியத்துவம்

Here’s a **state-wise overview of the Scheduled Tribe (ST)–related news and developments in India around 24 January 2026 (latest available reporting):

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🗞️ National Context

• The issue of Scheduled Tribes and caste data continues to evolve as the 2027 Census will explicitly capture caste categories including Scheduled Tribe data for the first time in decades — a step expected to guide future targeted welfare and policy decisions.

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🫂 Assam — Major Focus on ST Status Demand

Assam remains the primary state with breaking news and political focus on Scheduled Tribe classification and rights:

🔹 Long-running ST Status Demand

• Six communities — Tai Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Matak, Koch-Rajbongshi and Tea Tribes (Adivasis) — have been agitating for Scheduled Tribe status for decades.
• A Group of Ministers (GoM) proposed a three-tier ST classification (ST Plains, ST Hills, ST Valley) to try accommodating these demands without diluting existing rights of current ST groups.

📣 Protests and Political Response

• Several tribal bodies oppose the inclusion of these six communities, worried about dilution of rights for existing ST communities; mass rallies and protests have taken place.
• Tribal organisations like CCTOA have formally engaged with the government and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) to press their views.
• Some groups have threatened to boycott the 2026 Assembly polls if demands aren’t addressed, highlighting growing political stakes ahead of elections.

🏛️ Government Engagement

• The Assam Cabinet had earlier approved the GoM recommendations and begun dialogues with tribal bodies to safeguard existing ST rights while exploring possible ST inclusion.
• Opposition parties in Assam have also flagged tribal land and forest rights as key issues influencing upcoming elections.

Takeaway (Assam): This remains the hottest ST issue in India right now, with protests, policy proposals, tribal bodies’ opposition, and political campaigning all revolving around expanding or reshaping ST recognition.

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📍 Rajasthan — Reservation Debate in TSP Regions

• In Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) areas of Rajasthan, a quota demand from OBC/MBC groups has caused political unease, as they seek an extension of reservation benefits into categories now benefiting STs. This debate has triggered internal discord within the ruling party about reservation structures.

Note: This is related to reservation policy in tribal areas, not directly new ST classification, but shows broader reservation politics around ST-dominated regions.

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📌 Other Related Developments

While not exact Jan 24, 2026 events, these state/regional ST issues are in play and shaping discourse:

🔸 Sikkim

• The Sikkim Legislative Assembly has adopted a report recommending inclusion of 12 left-out communities for ST status; negotiations and community appeals continue.

🔸 Rajasthan (Community Demand)

• Communities such as the Gurjars in Rajasthan have longstanding demands to be reclassified from OBC to ST for broader affirmative action benefits — a socio-political issue continuing in the background.

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🧠 Important Context on ST Policy

• How ST status is determined: The Constitution empowers the President of India, after consulting a state’s Governor, to notify which communities are Scheduled Tribes for each state; only Parliament can alter the list through legislation.

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🧩 Summary of Key ST News Themes (as of 24 Jan 2026)

Region/State	Main Scheduled Tribe News
Assam	Major protests & political debate around ST status inclusion for six communities; tribal bodies in opposition; government engagement ongoing.
Rajasthan	Reservation demand dynamics within Tribal Sub-Plan areas spark political discussion about quota allocations.
Sikkim	State assembly adopted report recommending ST status for 12 communities (related development).
National	Planned caste data collection in Census 2027 to include ST identification.

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यह रहा 24.01.2026 के आसपास भारत में अनुसूचित जनजाति (Scheduled Tribe – ST) से जुड़ा राज्य-वार समाचार, हिंदी में:

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🗞️ राष्ट्रीय परिप्रेक्ष्य

• भारत में जनगणना 2027 में पहली बार दशकों बाद जाति-आधारित आँकड़े (जिसमें अनुसूचित जनजातियाँ भी शामिल होंगी) एकत्र किए जाने का निर्णय लिया गया है।
• इससे ST-कल्याण योजनाओं, आरक्षण और नीति निर्माण पर बड़ा प्रभाव पड़ेगा।

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📍 असम — सबसे बड़ा ST मुद्दा

असम इस समय ST से जुड़ी राजनीति और आंदोलनों का केंद्र बना हुआ है।

🔹 ST दर्जे की मांग

• छह समुदाय —
  ताई-अहोम, चुटिया, मोरान, मटक, कोच-राजबोंगशी और टी-ट्राइब्स (आदिवासी चाय मजदूर)
  लंबे समय से अनुसूचित जनजाति का दर्जा मांग रहे हैं।

🔹 सरकारी प्रस्ताव

• असम सरकार के मंत्रियों के समूह (GoM) ने
  तीन-स्तरीय ST वर्गीकरण का सुझाव दिया है:
  • ST (प्लेन)
  • ST (हिल्स)
  • ST (वैली)
• उद्देश्य: नए समुदायों को शामिल करते हुए मौजूदा ST अधिकारों की रक्षा करना।

📣 विरोध और आंदोलन

• कई मौजूदा आदिवासी संगठनों ने इस प्रस्ताव का विरोध किया है।
• उनका तर्क है कि नए समुदायों को शामिल करने से
  आरक्षण, भूमि और संसाधनों पर मौजूदा ST का अधिकार कमजोर होगा।
• कुछ संगठनों ने मांग न माने जाने पर
  2026 विधानसभा चुनाव के बहिष्कार की चेतावनी दी है।

🏛️ राजनीतिक महत्व

• यह मुद्दा असम में आदिवासी राजनीति, भूमि अधिकार और चुनावी समीकरण से सीधे जुड़ गया है।

निष्कर्ष (असम):
➡️ भारत में इस समय सबसे गंभीर और विवादित ST मुद्दा।

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📍 राजस्थान — जनजातीय उप-योजना (TSP) क्षेत्र

• राजस्थान के TSP क्षेत्रों में
  कुछ OBC / MBC समूहों द्वारा आरक्षण बढ़ाने की मांग उठी है।
• इससे यह बहस तेज हुई है कि
  जनजातीय क्षेत्रों में ST आरक्षण पर क्या असर पड़ेगा।
• यह मुद्दा सीधे ST सूची से जुड़ा नहीं है,
  लेकिन जनजातीय अधिकारों और संसाधनों को प्रभावित करता है।

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📍 सिक्किम

• सिक्किम विधानसभा ने एक रिपोर्ट को स्वीकार किया है,
  जिसमें 12 छूटे हुए समुदायों को ST सूची में शामिल करने की सिफारिश की गई है।
• इस पर केंद्र सरकार और समुदायों के बीच बातचीत जारी है।

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⚖️ संवैधानिक संदर्भ (महत्वपूर्ण)

• अनुच्छेद 342 के अनुसार:
  • किसी राज्य की ST सूची राष्ट्रपति अधिसूचना से तय होती है।
  • सूची में बदलाव केवल संसद कर सकती है।
  • राज्य सरकारें केवल सिफारिश कर सकती हैं।

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🧠 संक्षिप्त सारांश (24 जनवरी 2026 के आसपास)

राज्य / क्षेत्र	ST से जुड़ी मुख्य खबर
असम	छह समुदायों को ST दर्जा देने की मांग; भारी विरोध; तीन-स्तरीय वर्गीकरण प्रस्ताव
राजस्थान	TSP क्षेत्रों में आरक्षण को लेकर राजनीतिक बहस
सिक्किम	12 समुदायों को ST में शामिल करने की सिफारिश
राष्ट्रीय स्तर	जनगणना 2027 में ST/जाति आँकड़ों का संग्रह