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In 1985, Justice Chinnappa Reddy ruled that quotas should be utilised for equality, not charity. His ruling explains the social justice goals of Indian reservations clearly and movingly. The fact that the judiciary, which had previously rejected such notions of social justice, finally accepted the view of politicians and the majority of Indians regarding the need for vertical reservations in jobs and education to create a truly equal India is a landmark decision that will continue to symbolise this. Consider the Supreme Court's ruling in Janhit Abhiyan v Union of India (2022), which upheld the 103rd amendment in the context of reservations for economically poorer sector (EWS). By upholding the 103rd amendment, the Court implied such reservations are for charity, not parity. All thre...

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Congress Party Needs To Rethink Why Its Telangana Plan Hasn’t Worked

Sayani ChakrabortyNovember 21, 20220

The Congress party's low performance in the Munugode bypoll was expected. A sitting seat was lost in a byelection and the Congress candidate couldn't preserve the security deposit while Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra was in the state. In August, former Congress MLA Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy prompted another byelection. The BJP intends to show that BRS vs. Congress is giving way to BRS vs. BJP in Telangana by using byelections. The state's ruling party, Telangana Rashtra Samiti, has changed its name to Bhartiya Rashtra Samiti. This clever tactic recalls how the BJP used Congress leaders and cadre to oust the CPM in Tripura. The Congress is tumbling like a house of cards in Telangana as the BJP uses a systematic plan to destroy it. BRS, BJP have more resources and fighte...

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Underperforming MLAs Should Be Ousted, But Only In Strong-Led Parties

Sayani ChakrabortyNovember 16, 20220

The BJP's approach to elections is distinguished by its clinical evaluation of the likelihood of reelection for each existing lawmaker. Fear has spread among several of the BJP's Karnataka legislators after the party lost over 30 sitting MLAs in Gujarat. Only 149 out of 312 UP MLAs from BJP's 2017 triumph were re-elected earlier this year. In general, this is a decent method. As many MLAs run for office under the party's symbol, the party has a responsibility to the electorate not to re-nominate an underperforming member. Keeping the party at arm's length from any local anti-incumbency against the candidate is a plus as well. In most cases, this is possible only for parties with exceptional leadership. It was reported in 2021 that the CPM in Kerala has expelled 38 of its sitting MLA...

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The Recent By Election Shows Early Sign Of 2024 Election For BJP And Congress

Sayani ChakrabortyNovember 13, 20220

Except for the Telangana Rashtra Samithi, all byelection parties appealed to Indian political dynasticism. In preparation for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections against the BJP, the opposition parties showed their strength in seven by-elections in six states. With a few exceptions, the results were predictable, assuring that legislatures would not alter. BJP retaining Gopalganj (Bihar), Gola Gokrannath (Uttar Pradesh), Dhamnagar (Odisha), and Adampur (Haryana) from the Congress. The RJD retained Bihar's Mokama constituency despite Anant Singh's resignation for corruption. After Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy defected to the BJP, the Munugode byelection was won by the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS). The saffron party's candidate lost by more than 3 percentage points against the ...

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Bureaucrats Ignore Calls, Meetings Amid AAP-Centre Dispute Over Delhi Services

Sayani ChakrabortyNovember 10, 20220

In an application to the Supreme Court, Delhi's deputy chief minister, Manish Sisodia, also claimed indifference on the part of the city's civil officials, saying that issues had become "more acute" after V.K. Saxena was named L-G. Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia has made new allegations of "indifference" on the part of civil servants in their interactions with leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the ongoing dispute between the Union government and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led Delhi government over control over services in the national capital. The Deputy Chief Minister filed an affidavit with the Supreme Court claiming that public officials often ignore ministerial orders, refuse to receive phone calls from ministers, and do not show up to meetings wit...

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When It Comes To Defending, Democracy And Western Media Sounds Shady At Times

Sayani ChakrabortyNovember 10, 20220

Voting and democratic judgments are often final. Al Gore, a Democratic presidential candidate, branded George W. Bush's Florida triumph a "pregnant chad" in 2000 as per an article published by 'The Nation'. The vote-punching method was at issue. Dimpled or pregnant chads imply insufficient force. This was the most distinguished democracy's election procedure. Paper ballots were still used in USA Presidential election as per India Today, 2016 article. Western media and major NGOs and think institutes continue to defame India as a dictatorship despite its better voting processes and impartial Election Commission. The West accepted authoritarian governments that killed their own people in the name of democracy. China shows how Western democracies trade with tyrants that violate human r...

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Tossed Aside: Political Intervention Makes Mushroom Quotas A Mess, Courts Should Stay Out; Analysis

Sayani ChakrabortyNovember 9, 20220

Whatever their original motivation may have been, 70 years later reservations are not actually about alleviating poverty. The politics of caste allegations have grown rapidly in recent decades, fueling their aggressive development. As a result, the courts have compounded their actions in a way that follows the political flow, rather than defending the constitutional guardrails on the issue. Despite the high income cap of this quota and its high caste makeup, the highest court affirmed both an EWS quota and an arguable infringement of the 50% lakshman rekha this week. In sum, the four separate interpretations of the EWS ruling have only served to sow further confusion and uncertainty. A regulation passed in Maharashtra last year that favoured the Marathas while increasing the tota...

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PM Modi Unveiled The New Logo, Theme, And Website Of G-20, Know What PM Said!!

Gunjan ChaudharyNovember 8, 20220

India will assume the presidency of the G20 from December 1. Earlier on Tuesday, PM Modi unveiled the new logo, theme, and website of the G20 through video conferencing. On this occasion, he said that the logo of G-20 is not just a symbol but it is a message. It is a feeling which is in our veins. This is a resolution, which has been included in our thinking. In his address, the PM said that from December 1, India will preside over the G20. This is a historic occasion for India, so today the website, theme, and logo of this summit have been launched. He said, "On this occasion, I extend many congratulations to all the countrymen". In his address, the PM said that the G20 is a group of countries whose economic potential represents 85% of the world's GDP. G20 is a group of 20 countries th...

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The Need For Transforming Educational System From Grassroot Level To Make New India

Sayani ChakrabortyNovember 5, 20220

The limitations of our society made the idea of a world where every student, no matter where they live, has access to education seem utopian. Technology has brought us closer to this possibility, and now, with digital learning tools and devices at our disposal, it may actually come to pass. There is baggage associated with this option. Over 29 million youngsters in India still don't have access to technology, according to a report released by the Union Education Ministry. Those students were the ones that suffered the most from the outbreak. As someone who believes education should be available to everyone and can make a world of difference, I wholeheartedly support this cause. The necessity of the hour is to lay the groundwork for a brighter future by removing obstacles, encour

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MCD, BMC Elections: Lives Of Citizens At Stake Amid Political Fight In Local Bodies

Sayani ChakrabortyNovember 5, 20220

Local elections are coming up in both Delhi and Mumbai, and the stakes in the political arena have never been higher. In Delhi's assembly elections, BJP and AAP campaigned for MCD in 2017 by projecting images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, respectively; nonetheless, Delhi voters favoured the BJP. With ties between the Delhi L-G and the AAP administration plummeting, a far more bitter struggle now beckons. As the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) expands its national reach to include Gujarat, the state of Delhi holds its election under a cloud of uncertainty. The BJP has a great chance to take control of BMC as well, which is being run by the Thackeray family for decades. Shiv Sena faced an existential threat from the BJP in the BMC elections of 2017. In 2022...

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Delhi Should Have Only One Power Centre, Read Here To Know Reasons

Sayani ChakrabortyNovember 3, 20220

To avoid wasting the billions of rupees that are now being spent on maintaining two administrative structures and their duplicating efforts in some situations like health and education, it is imperative that all agencies in India's capital come together under one roof. Schools in Delhi are jointly operated by the state government and the city's municipal authority, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). Neither is worthy of India's capital city. The majority of Delhi's population has no idea who oversees various government organisations including the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Jal Board, and Public Works Department (PWD). Workers at MCDs have reportedly gone on strike because the state government is late in making payroll payments. Garbage piles have accumulated in sev...

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The Rate Of Poverty In Rural India Is Four Times That Of Cities: Survey

Sayani ChakrabortyNovember 2, 20220

Three recent agency reports revealed national poverty shortcomings. Due to the pandemic, poverty levels in India have climbed again and progress has halted. India's GHI ranking has dropped further due to massive economic destruction. Rural poverty is four times higher than urban poor, worsening the problem. Ignoring such a severe situation is risky for a government. The pandemic and Ukraine conflict have added 70 million people to extreme poverty, according to the World Bank's "Poverty and Shared Prosperity" study. India was hardest hit, losing roughly 25% of its GDP. Early estimates show 56 million more poor in 2020. This shows that government welfare programmes like the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee and free food have not offset the significant loss of livelih...