Scheduled Castes Statements
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes - Latest statements from the press
official designations given to various groups of indigenous people in India
“ You will have my fullest support,
Muhammad Ali Jinnah,
When Periyar, Ambedkar and Jinnah sailed together politically
“ We have to increase our own revenue to meet our future requirements, as the grant given by the Central government has gradually reduced over a period of time. Without imposing additional tax on…
Chief Minister,
Puducherry government increases LPG subsidy by ₹50 per cylinder
“ I think in the next couple of days a woman Minister will be inducted,
Chief Minister,
CM Shivakumar defends Nagendra’s induction; says Karnataka will get…
“ Do you know who made Parameshwara the deputy chief minister?? There was an idea to have four-five deputy chief ministers. Do you know who insisted that there should only be one person??,
Siddaramaiah,
‘Don’t head govt now but I’m still pro quota & social justice’:…
“ Reservation is 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,
Mayawati,
Raising ‘creamy layer’ issue contrary to Constitution’s objectives:…
“ Caste discrimination cannot be measured merely through economic progress. Its impact continues to affect every aspect of the lives of those who have suffered from it,
Mayawati,
Mayawati opposes ‘creamy layer’ for SCs, STs in reservation, hits out…