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Here’s a state-wise / India-wide summary of major Scheduled Caste (SC)–related news on and around 28 January 2026. I’ve grouped items by relevance to caste issues (policy, legal cases, and social matters). The focus is on developments involving Scheduled Castes, caste discrimination law/policy, and related state actions on this date:
🧑⚖️ National Legal & Policy Actions Affecting SCs
1) Supreme Court stays UGC’s equity regulations (nationwide)
- The Supreme Court of India has put on hold the University Grants Commission’s new Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, which aimed to strengthen anti-caste-discrimination protections in universities. The Court expressed concern that certain provisions could exacerbate societal divisions and said the rules are too broad or vague to implement immediately.
2) Protests & reactions over equity guidelines
- Upper-caste organisations in Rajasthan said they will continue protesting the new UGC equity norms despite the SC stay, claiming the rules threaten university autonomy and unfairly affect students.
- Mayawati (BSP leader) criticised ongoing protests against equity committees, calling them “casteist” and urging wider consultation.
- Samajwadi Party (SP) publicly backed the equity regulations, arguing protections for SC, ST, and OBC students are justified and historically necessary.
3) Legal case over fraudulent SC certificate (Uttarakhand)
- In Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, a criminal case was registered against the Purola block chief for allegedly contesting local elections using a fake SC certificate. The investigation followed objections about multiple caste certificates, and the district court had earlier suspended some of her powers due to discrepancies.
4) Delhi High Court on caste discrimination allegations (Delhi)
- The Delhi High Court upheld a college’s decision to relieve an ad-hoc assistant professor who claimed caste discrimination in his removal. The court found the evidence insufficient to prove bias based on his Scheduled Caste status.
🗳️ State & Local Level Developments
📍 State reactions / election-related clarity
- Daltonganj Local Body Elections (Jharkhand): Clarification was issued on OBC caste-certificate rules, important for candidate eligibility though not specifically SC but closely related to reservation and caste certification rules.
📌 Background Developments Relevant to SC Context
(Important context but not dated exactly 28 Jan 2026)
📊 Caste Census & Enumeration Plans
- A nationwide caste census with caste enumeration has been announced for the 2027 census (to be conducted in phases), where every person will list caste and religion in the count. This sets up future policy discussions around SC, OBC, ST data.
📍 Sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (Telangana & Other States)
- Telangana has been in the spotlight for implementing SC sub-categorisation for reservation benefits, following Supreme Court permission for state-level sub-quotas—an important ongoing reform in SC policy, but this was enacted in 2025, not specifically on 28 Jan 2026.
Here’s a **state-wise and national summary of Scheduled Tribes (ST)-related news in India on 28 January 2026 (and around that date):
🗞️ National / Pan-India Updates
🔹 Assam Government Proposal on ST Status
The Government of Assam has officially forwarded a proposal to the Central Government (Ministry of Home Affairs and Registrar General of India) seeking to include six communities — Tai Ahom, Chutia, Matak, Moran, Koch-Rajbongshi and Tea Tribes — as Scheduled Tribes in the state list, triggering political and tribal debates.
Dispute and Opposition:
A prominent tribal coalition in Assam (CCTOA) publicly rejected this proposal, arguing that these communities lack constitutional criteria for ST status and that approving it could dilute the rights and quota benefits of existing ST groups.
📍 Statewise Highlights
Assam
- ST Status Review in Progress: The Assam proposal has reached the Centre, and the process is moving through constitutional and statutory review channels.
- The move has been contentious — leading to disagreements among tribal bodies and political actors about criteria, representation, and quota impact.
Uttarakhand
- Judicial Protection for Forest-Dwelling Tribes:
The Uttarakhand High Court has stopped the eviction of Van Gujjar families (a tribal pastoral community) until their claims under the Forest Rights Act, 2006 are decided, reinforcing legal safeguards for traditional land and livelihood rights.
Rajasthan
- Cultural/Tribal Festival:
The Beṇeshwar Mela, a large tribal cultural and religious fair attended by communities including Bhil and others, is happening from 28 Jan to 1 Feb 2026 in Dungarpur, highlighting tribal traditions and reinforcing social cohesion among tribal populations.
Gujarat
- Crime and Atrocities Reporting:
In Dang district, a grave case involving the alleged rape of a 15-year-old tribal girl from an ashram school has been registered under normal and Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, reflecting ongoing concerns about safety and legal protection of tribal minors.
Maharashtra / National Schemes
- Housing Initiative Including Tribal Beneficiaries:
On Republic Day, the Nashik Zilla Parishad handed over 75,000+ homes, with allocations for economically weaker sections including Scheduled Castes and Tribes, showcasing public welfare measures impacting tribal communities.
📌 What’s Behind the Assam ST Status Debate?
- Background: Assam has a significant tribal population and complex ethnic makeup. Several communities historically listed as Other Backward Classes (OBCs) are now seeking ST recognition for constitutional benefits (education, jobs, political representation).
- Contestation: Tribal organizations argue that ST recognition should adhere strictly to constitutional criteria like distinct culture, geographic isolation, and social backwardness, and fear dilution of quotas if expanded without consensus.
- Central Government Role: The final decision lies with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Registrar General, and National Commission for Scheduled Tribes after due process and possible legislative action.
📌 Context: Scheduled Tribes in India
- Who are STs? Communities recognized in the Fifth and Sixth Schedules of the Indian Constitution due to historical disadvantage and cultural distinctiveness.
- Benefits: Access to reservation in education, government jobs, special legal protections, development schemes, and seats in legislatures (where applicable).
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Here’s today’s Buddha–Ambedkar related news content for 28.01.2026.
I’m giving it first in Tamil, then English, so you can directly use or publish either one.
🪷 28.01.2026 – புத்தர் & டாக்டர் அம்பேத்கர் செய்திகள்
இன்றைய இந்திய சமூக–அரசியல் சூழலில், புத்தரின் கருணை, சமத்துவம் மற்றும் டாக்டர் பி.ஆர். அம்பேத்கரின் சமூக நீதி, அரசியல் உரிமைகள் என்ற கருத்துகள் மீண்டும் முக்கியத்துவம் பெறுகின்றன.
நாடு முழுவதும் பல இடங்களில் புத்த–அம்பேத்கர் சிந்தனையை மையமாகக் கொண்ட கருத்தரங்குகள், பொதுக்கூட்டங்கள், விழிப்புணர்வு நிகழ்ச்சிகள் நடைபெற்றன.
குறிப்பாக சாதி ஒழிப்பு, கல்வி உரிமை, சம வாய்ப்பு, மனித மரியாதை போன்ற பிரச்சினைகள் குறித்து உரையாடல்கள் நடந்தன.
புத்தரின் “அனைவரும் மனிதர்கள்; பிறப்பால் உயர்வு இல்லை” என்ற போதனை,
அம்பேத்கரின் “சமத்துவம் அரசியல் சட்டத்தில் மட்டும் அல்ல, சமூக வாழ்க்கையிலும் நடைமுறையாக வேண்டும்” என்ற கருத்துடன் இணைந்து, இன்றைய தலைமுறைக்கு வழிகாட்டியாக உள்ளது.
சமத்துவம், சகோதரத்துவம், சுயமரியாதை ஆகிய மதிப்புகளை வலுப்படுத்துவதில்
புத்த–அம்பேத்கர் பாதை இன்னும் இந்திய ஜனநாயகத்தின் உயிர்நாடியாகத் திகழ்கிறது.
🪷 28.01.2026 – Buddha & Dr. B.R. Ambedkar News
Across India today, the ideas of Buddha and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar once again took center stage in discussions on social justice and equality.
Events focusing on compassion, rationality, annihilation of caste, constitutional rights, and human dignity were organized in several regions. Speakers highlighted how Buddha’s rejection of hierarchy and Ambedkar’s struggle for legal and social equality together form a powerful framework for liberation.
Buddha’s message that human worth is not determined by birth aligns closely with Ambedkar’s insistence that democracy must exist not only in the Constitution, but also in social life.
In times of rising inequality and exclusion, the Buddha–Ambedkar tradition continues to inspire movements for dignity, education, and equal opportunity—especially among marginalized communities.
Their shared vision remains a moral and intellectual foundation for a just and humane society.
Explained: UGC’s new regulations to deal with caste-based discrimination and the opposition to them
These regulations — a fresh version of the “equity” regulations the UGC first issued in 2012 — are now in the eye of a storm, with a section of people claiming that these can lead to “harassment” of general category students
The UGC notified the new regulations on January 13Two weeks ago, the University Grants Commission (UGC), the regulatory body for higher education in the country, notified regulations to deal with discrimination, including on the basis of caste, in higher education institutions.
This was based on a Supreme Court intervention after a petition filed by the mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi, who died by suicide over alleged caste-based discrimination in 2016 and 2019, respectively.
These regulations — a fresh version of the “equity” regulations the UGC first issued in 2012 — are now in the eye of a storm, with a section of people claiming that these can lead to “harassment” of general category students. BJP office bearers in Uttar Pradesh and the Bareilly City Magistrate have resigned in protest over them.
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11-day annual Adivasi Mela starts, Odisha CM Majhi urges tribals to be aware of their rights
Bhubaneswar, Jan 26 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday inaugurated the annual 11-day Adivasi Mela, the state’s largest tribal fair, which will continue in the state capital till February 5. Minister for ST and SC Development, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Nityananda Gond was also present at the event, which is being […]
Bhubaneswar, Jan 26 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday inaugurated the annual 11-day Adivasi Mela, the state’s largest tribal fair, which will continue in the state capital till February 5.
Minister for ST and SC Development, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Nityananda Gond was also present at the event, which is being held at the Adivasi Exhibition Ground in Unit-I area of the city.
The fair is a major attraction in the city as residents get to witness tribal lifestyle, haat, art, craft and food.
Tribal dance and music performances are also held every evening.
In his address, Majhi, who also hails from a tribal family, called upon the community to become educated and aware about their rights.
He said the state government’s efforts for the formation of the south Odisha and north Odisha development councils will help unite and uplift tribals across the regions.
“These development councils aim to bridge regional disparities and focus on resolving critical issues related to the lives, livelihoods, and basic challenges faced by the tribal communities,” he said.
Majhi lauded the popularity of Koraput Coffee, which is being produced by the particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTG).
“The state is proud of its tribals who ensure name and fame for the state. I assure the tribal community that their land, forest and water would be preserved by the government,” he said.
The CM also called upon the tribal community to strike a balance between tradition and the development and asserted that empowerment was key to lead the path of progress.
He said the community must actively participate in the state’s development journey.
Highlighting his tribal roots, Majhi alleged that the previous government had introduced a plan to allocate tribal land to non-tribals.
“I stopped this move after assuming office in 2024,” he said and added that the Adivasi Mela serves as an important economic opportunity for the tribal communities, with products crafted by them being showcased. PTI AAM AAM MNB
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