JAMMU KASHMIR OBC QUOTA BILL
NDA needs more than 400 seats in LS elections to implement UCC in country: Himanta
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma outlines NDA's goals, asserting over 400 Lok Sabha seats needed for Uniform Civil Code (UCC) implementation, construction of Mathura temple, and PoK reintegration. He criticizes Congress for religious-based policies and emphasizes NDA's commitment to secularism and OBC rights, campaigning for Giriraj Singh in Bihar.
Congress against quota to Dalits, backwards; attacked Constitution by amending Preamble: BJP
The BJP's charge comes at a time when the Congress has been claiming that the saffron party is seeking more than 400 seats in the Lok Sabha polls to change the Constitution and also end the reservations provided to the members of the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) if voted to power.
'Modi guarantee': BJP will neither remove reservations nor allow anyone to do so, says Amit Shah
Speaking at a rally in support of Rajveer Singh, the BJP candidate from Etah-Kasganj, Shah alleged that the opposition parties ignored people from backward communities, who were granted their rights by Narendra Modi after he became prime minister.
Congress promises 10% quota for EWS in jobs, educational institutions
The Congress party unveiled its manifesto, 'Nyay Patra,' for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Led by former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, the manifesto promises a ten percent quota in jobs and educational institutions for Economically Weaker Sections across all castes and communities.
Congress promises to raise 50% cap on quotas, right to apprenticeship in manifesto
The Congress party released its manifesto, titled 'Nyay Patra,' for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, focusing on five pillars of justice and 25 guarantees. Promises include implementing a 10% quota for economically weaker sections (EWS) without discrimination, filling nearly 30 lakh government vacancies, adopting the Rajasthan model of cashless insurance for universal healthcare, and passing a constitutional amendment to raise the 50% cap on reservations for SC, ST, and OBC.
Congress manifesto promises 50% cap on SC-ST-OBC quota, 50% women reservation in govt jobs
Congress promises a wide array of reforms if it wins upcoming elections, including reservation cap raise, women's quota, job creation, tax reforms, and election law changes. The manifesto also pledges economic reforms, OPS revival, and universal healthcare.
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10 per cent reservation approved for newly added tribes, OBC reservation enhanced to 8 percent in J-K
Jammu and Kashmir administration approves 10% reservation for four new tribes, increasing total ST reservation to 20%. Additionally, 15 new castes added to OBCs with reservation increased to 8%. The move follows Parliament's passage of bills granting OBC reservation in local bodies and adding Gadda Brahmin, Koli, Paddari Tribe, and Pahari Ethnic group to the ST list. The amendments aim to provide equitable representation in government jobs and education for historically marginalized communities.
Parliament passes three bills on Jammu and Kashmir
Parliament passed a bill to include two groups, namely Gadda Brahmin, and Koli, in the list of Scheduled Tribes in Jammu and Kashmir. The approval was granted to the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024, extending recognition to these communities as Scheduled Tribes. The Upper House also cleared The Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024 by voice vote.
Gujjar-Bakerwal community in J&K slams BJP govt for inclusion of Paharis in Schedule Tribe, term it as murder of idea of social justice
The administration snapped the internet services in Rajouri-Poonch range on Wednesday to scuttle any possibility of protests and mobilisation within the community through social media. The officials didn’t allow former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah to address the party gathering in Sunderbani area of Rajouri, which he later addressed over the phone.
Lok Sabha passes Bill to give quota to OBCs in J&K local bodies
The Lok Sabha passed the Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, providing OBC reservation in local bodies. Union Minister Nityanand Rai highlighted development in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370. The bill aims to bring consistency in local body laws by providing OBC reservation in panchayats and municipalities.
Bill seeking to give quota to OBCs in J&K local bodies introduced in Lok Sabha
The Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to provide reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) in local bodies in Jammu and Kashmir. Introduced by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai, the bill aims to uphold fairness and inclusivity in local governance, address long-standing disparities, and ensure justice for OBC citizens.
J&K approves amendments for OBC reservation in Panchayati Raj Act despite controversy
The Administrative Council, led by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, has approved amendments to the J&K Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, incorporating the definition of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) to ensure reservation for them. The draft amendment bill, reviewed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, addresses disqualification, suspension, and removal procedures for Panchayat members, as well as conditions of service for the State Election Commissioner.
Amit Shah to move Govt of UTs (Amendment) Bill, 2023, J-K Reorganization (Second Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha
In the upcoming Parliament session, Amit Shah will present the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Rajya Sabha, aiming to reserve 33% of Puducherry Assembly seats for women. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023 with a similar provision will also be tabled. Additionally, Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce two appropriation bills, while discussions will cover OBC representation at AIIMS, SAIL, and RINL. Amid a recent security breach, Gaurav Gogoi seeks urgent discussions in Lok Sabha, while Manish Tewari pushes for talks on Indian nationals imprisoned in Qatar.
Bills to extend women's reservation bill to J-K, Puducherry introduced in Lok Sabha
Two bills presented in Lok Sabha aim to extend women's reservation laws to Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir's Union Territories. These bills, the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Second Amendment) Bill and the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, follow the Constitution's 106th Amendment Act, providing 33% reservation for women in legislative assemblies. The amendments seek to enhance female representation, requiring changes in the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act and the Government of Union Territories Act.
Full statehood to J-K would be restored at appropriate time: Amit Shah
In a landmark verdict, a five-judge constitution bench headed by CJI D Y Chandrachud on Monday unanimously upheld the Centre's August 5, 2019 decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370, while directing restoration of statehood for J&K at the earliest and holding the assembly elections by September 30, 2024.
Parliament okays reorganisation & reservation Bills
The Parliament passed the Jammu-Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill and Jammu-Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2023, following the Supreme Court's upholding of Article 370. The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act of 2004 allows reservation in jobs and professional institutions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other backward classes. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, reorganizes the state into Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
All about Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Bill and J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill
According to Home Minister Amit Shah, the two bills related to Jammu and Kashmir brought by the government will give justice to those deprived of their rights for the last 70 years and asserted that reservation to the displaced people will give them a voice in the legislature.
Govt lists 18 bills for Winter Session of Parliament including extension of women's quota bill to J&K & Puducherry
The government plans to introduce seven new bills in the upcoming Winter session of Parliament, including one extending the women's quota bill provisions to Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry. Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi has called for an all-party meeting on December 2 ahead of the session, which is scheduled to run from December 4 to December 22.
Urban body polls only after delimit and quota exercise for OBCs: Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha was addressing the felicitation ceremony of the councillors of Jammu Municipal Corporation, whose tenure ended on Tuesday. The term of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) also ended earlier this month.
Modi govt brought women's reservation bill to earn accolades ahead of 2024 LS polls, says Cong leader
"The BJP government has put a condition that it would come into effect after the population census and the delimitation exercise. Why not implement it on the basis of 2011 census? It seems the BJP brought this bill only to get accolades for themselves because there is no word from the government yet about conducting the the next census. Until that happens, there will be no delimitation of seats as well," said Patil.
"Only thing missing...": NC chief Farooq Abdullah endorses women's quota Bill with rider
Farooq Abdullah, the president of the National Conference, praised the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha but expressed disappointment that OBC women were not included in the quota. Other opposition leaders also supported the draft legislation but questioned the ruling BJP-led NDA's intent to implement the bill. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the government of using the bill for political gain.
All-party meeting: Parties push for passage of women's reservation bill in Parliament session
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari said his party will raise issues like price rise, unemployment, social conflict and the Manipur situation during the all-party meeting. He arrived at the Parliament House Complex to attend it.
PoK displaced people say felt betrayed by Centre's decision to reserve only one seat for them in Jammu & Kashmir assembly
"The community is angry with the government of India's decision. It can not be tolerated. The government should rethink on it," SOS International chairman Rajiv Chunni told reporters.
Govt brings Bills on migrants, SCs, Tribals & OBCs in J&K
The first bill aims to empower the lieutenant governor to nominate two members from the Kashmiri migrant community, including a woman, and one member from the displaced persons of PoJK to the assembly. The second and third bills pertain to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in J&K, with the aim of including the Valmiki community in the list of Scheduled Castes and revising the list of Scheduled Tribes in Jammu and Kashmir.
Bill to give Jammu & Kashmir Pandits nominated seats likely this session
Ministries of law, home, tribal affairs and social justice and the J&K administration are in the midst of final deliberations for piloting the bills this session. The representation for Pandits is likely to be given by amending the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. The bill to give communities ST/SC status will be moved by the tribal affairs ministry, officials told ET.
Centre weighs legal options for Kashmiri Pandit quota in J&K assembly
The government is considering bringing in an ordinance and following it up with amendments to the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 to allow for nomination of at least two Kashmiri Pandits to the J&K assembly, said people aware of the matter.
Congress: 50% quota for youth in party posts, no shunting of seniors as advisors
The declaration - which did pragmatic balancing acts and some notable dilutions and omissions on draft proposals - also highlighted the party's commitment to empowering the youth by reserving half the party posts in all its committees up to the Congress Working Committee for those under 50 years.
Cabinet nod to withdraw J&K reservation Bill from Parliament
It was withdrawn from the House as central laws providing quota to the economically backward class are now applicable to the union territories post repeal of special provisions under Article 370.
Union Cabinet approves EWS quota for J&K
Bill to be tabled in Parliament soon as proposed legislation cannot be brought before assembly.
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