Other Backward Class Statements
Other Backward Class - Latest statements from the press
term for socially or educationally disadvantaged group of people in India
“ When you follow the principle of inclusivity, the States are bound to identify more classes. There will be social backward class, politically backwards class, and economically backward classes. Why…
Surya Kant,
‘Those Who Have Already Secured Seats’: SC Judge Likens Reservation…
“ The thing is, in this country, the reservation business has become like a railway. Those who have entered the bogie, they don't want anyone else to enter. That is the whole game. That is precisely the…
Surya Kant,
‘Those Who Have Already Secured Seats’: SC Judge Likens Reservation…
“ We in BJD always stand for social justice, especially for backward classes such as scheduled tribe, scheduled caste and Other Backward Class,
Naveen Patnaik,
BJD welcomes Union Cabinet’s decision to include caste enumeration in…
“ I too deeply share your sentiments, we must join hands to bring the Dalits, Adivasis and Backward Classes into the mainstream. The oppressed classes must no more face any discrimination in our…
Siddaramaiah,
Karnataka committed to bring Rohith Vemula Act: Siddaramaiah
“ We have called a meeting. We will discuss in the cabinet tomorrow. This is the only subject that will be discussed in the cabinet. It is actually a socio-economic survey, not a caste census. We will…
Siddaramaiah,
‘Caste census’: Karnataka government will ensure no injustice happens…
“ First we did it for contracts up to ₹50 lakh, then increased it to ₹1 crore, now we have made it up to ₹2 crore, for OBC Category 1, 2A , and also 2B. The Opposition is alleging appeasement and have…
Siddaramaiah,
Siddaramaiah defends 4% reservation for Muslims in public contracts…
“ Some Ministers wanted to see the recommendation in the report before the discussion. The survey that was submitted today will be discussed on April 17,
Chief Minister,
Finally, Cabinet accepts census report; discussion at next meeting
“ The government has established 55 corporations for the welfare of the BCs. It is providing ₹15 lakh each to the students keen on pursuing their studies abroad. Focus is on welfare of the BCs,
Chief Minister,
Special law soon for protection of Backward Classes in Andhra Pradesh,…
“ Some ministers wanted time to read through the report,
Chief Minister,
Caste census report placed before Karnataka Cabinet