DEPRIVED SECTIONS
Section 144 imposed in "casual, high-handed manner": West Bengal Governor
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose criticized Kolkata Police for promulgating prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC in a casual, high-handed manner. He emphasized the need to present the order before the Council of Ministers as per Article 167 (c) of the Constitution.
SC asks Centre to not use "threat and coercion" in GST recovery operations
The Supreme Court directed the Centre to persuade traders to clear GST dues voluntarily without using force during search and seizure operations. The bench emphasized the need for payment to be voluntary and without coercion, allowing individuals time to seek advice and settle liabilities.
Section of AIESL's permanent engineers plans to go on strike on May 24
1,700 AIESL engineers threaten strike from May 24 for immediate implementation of revised salary payments, citing discrimination issues and unfair labor practices.
People from disadvantaged sections biggest beneficiaries of govt schemes: PM Modi
Speaking at the launch of the PM-SURAJ national portal, he cited the election of Ram Nath Kovind and Droupadi Murumu, who come from Dalit and tribal communities respectively, as president to assert that the BJP's efforts to ensure that those from deprived sections reach top positions will continue.
Our priority is to empower poor and deprived sections: PM Modi
"I know you have faced several difficulties. But now, you have a bright future. People of Indore will remember Dec 25 as the day when the workers got justice," PM Modi said in his virtual address. Monday's settlement programme, PM Modi asserted, was the result of the dreams and resolution of the mill workers.
Bihar issues notifications for raising quota for deprived castes from 50 to 65%
"Provisions of the hiked quotas in state government jobs and educational institutions should be implemented in letter and spirit for the benefit of those who need it," the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said in a statement. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also chaired a meeting with senior government officials over implementation of the new system which followed a statewide caste survey, the report of which was tabled earlier.
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Bengal Guv CV Ananda Bose to meet those deprived of MGNREGA work
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose plans to meet with those deprived of MGNREGA work due to the Centre's suspension of funds for the scheme in the state. He intends to address their grievances with the government in New Delhi. The governor also shared an allegorical tale about a 'Lion Prince' during a press conference in Darjeeling.
Prevention of crime against women top priority of Rajasthan government: Gehlot
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has instructed the police to take strict actions against criminals. Gehlot stated that the prevention of crimes against women and weaker aspects of society is his government's top priority. He stated this while he was reviewing the law and order situation at his residence. He has directed the police to maintain a record of habitual lawbreakers to deprive them of government jobs, among other things.
PM Modi says govt reaching out to most deprived, mentions Pasmanda Muslims' backwardness
Modi also underscored backwardness among Pasmanda Muslims as he highlighted his government's efforts to reach out to the most deprived sections of society with its various welfare schemes.
Working for deprived, backward sections our priority: PM Modi
The PM, draped in a white and green 'gamosa', said that the demand for the traditional hand towels have gone up in the last eight years.
Government working to empower every section of society, give preference to underprivileged, says Prime Minister Modi
"For the last eight-nine years, the country has been trying to empower every section of society that has been neglected and deprived. We are walking with the mantra of giving preference to the underprivileged," Modi said in Malaseri in the district.
MCD polls: BJP carries out door-to-door campaigns; JP Nadda says AAP has deprived Delhi of development
The Delhi BJP also took around 10,000 slum dwellers from 50 assembly constituencies for a visit of 3,024 flats recently provided to people from economically weaker sections under the 'Jahan Jhuggi Wahan Makan' scheme at Kalkaji. The BJP is determined to provide 'pucca' houses to all slum dwellers of Delhi by 2027, the party's national secretary Sunil Deodhar said.
Poor remained deprived of benefits of govt schemes before 2017: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
The BJP has been in power in Uttar Pradesh since 2017. Adityanath took oath as the chief minister for the second consecutive term after the party won the Assembly polls held earlier this year.
Opinion: EWS in the Spirit of the Constitution
While the best judgement would prevail in the end, certain facts should not be lost sight of. The Constitution of India opens with a solemn affirmation of providing JUSTICE, social, economic and political in the Preamble. Article 39 ascends above the social discrimination to direct provision of adequate means of livelihood for all men and women.
Assam developed Vidya Rath- School on Wheels to educate financially deprived children
He on this occasion, expressed his gratitude to Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court Justice R.M. Chhaya for playing a crucial role to implement the project in Assam. He said that in 75 years since Independence, India has achieved several momentous feats. In science and technology, in medical science, in space mission and others, the country achieved remarkable progress. The country is also one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
Welfare schemes empower deprived sections, 'revdi' culture is about freebies for political gains: BJP
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla referred to Kejriwal's promise of opening 500 new schools and claimed that two two dozen schools were shut in reality and accused him giving people "free corruption, pollution, advertisements and liquor" instead of free education, water, health and electricity.
EWS quota panel suggests dropping existing criteria on residential asset size
The panel has further suggested that 'a three-year feedback loop cycle may be used to monitor the actual outcomes of these criteria and then be used to adjust them in future'.
Modi Govt working for welfare of poor, backwards, deprived: Amit shah
Shah lauded the NHRC for its work over the last 28 years and for creating awareness among people about their rights. He said a government with absolute majority was formed at the Centre in 2014 after a long gap, and since then it has been doing welfare work for the poor and deprived sections.
Hand-holding of deprived communities necessary: PM Modi on reservation
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Modi said it is being ensured that no one is left behind in India's journey of development.
Developers met Finance Minister, requested relief measures for the real estate sector
A delegation of the Developer’s body NAREDCO (National Real Estate Development Council) met the Finance Minister on Thursday and submitted a memorandum containing various expectations of real estate sector from the Central Government to meet the challenges caused by the Pandemic COVID-19 and the prolonged lockdown.
Judicious shot in the arm for liberty
The provision, brought in in 1870 and used against Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Mohandas Gandhi, should have been removed long ago. However, there are other sections of the IPC and other draconian laws that lend themselves to easy misuse to suppress dissent, on par with Section 124A.
How LGBTQ+ couples are normalising expression of their love on the internet
What they are doing is out of the ordinary. Even though non-straight relationships have been decriminalised in India, they are far from being normalised in most parts of the country
Congress deprived lower Assam areas of development during its rule: Sarbananda Sonowal
Attending an election rally organised for the BJP alliance candidate Gunindranath Das from Barpeta constituency, Sonowal said that the BJP-led coalition government ever since it came to power, has been working to render equal development, equal prestige and equal dignity to all sections of the people of the state.
BJP is the only secular party, never deprived anyone of religious freedoms, says Assam CM
Sonowal who took part in an election rally at Batadroba for BJP candidate Angoorlta Deka said that the voters in this years’ election should take a pledge to make Atmanirbhar Assam and therefore re-elect the BJP led government to run the state.
PM devoted to service of the nation, welfare of poor, says Amit Shah, extends wishes
The home minister said the poor of the country, who have been deprived of their rights for decades, have been provided with houses, electricity, bank accounts and toilets, while poor mothers were provided with gas connections through Ujjwala scheme.
25 million meritorious students from deprived sections to be tracked across India
In a major welfare outreach, the ministry of social justice and empowerment is working on creating a central database of all meritorious students from deprived sections who are entitled to government benefits.
Budget 2020: Online degree courses to students from weaker sections; new edu policy soon
Presenting the Budget for fiscal 2020-21 in Parliament, Sitharaman said a new education policy will soon be announced and the government proposes to provide about Rs 99,300 crore for the education sector in 2020-21 and about Rs 3,000 crore for skill development.
PM denying employment opportunities in varsities to deprived sections: Rahul Gandhi
"First, Modiji snatched educational opportunities from the deprived section of people by reducing seats. Stopped scholarships. Attacked youngsters like Rohit Vemula," Gandhi tweeted.
Modi govt announces 10 per cent quota for economically backward in general category
Govt plans to amend the Constitution for this change, which will breach the 50% reservation cap.
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