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Big blow to CM Nitish Kumar as Patna HC overturns Bihar's 65% quota increase for Dalits, Backward Classes, Tribals

DNA Thursday, 20 June 2024
The Patna High Court invalidated the Bihar government's decision to increase quotas for Dalits, backward classes, and tribals.
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Union Minister Giriraj Singh was attacked during a public meeting in Begusarai, Bihar, on Saturday, sparking controversy and strong reactions. The incident occurred at the Balia Subdivision Office, where Singh was addressing constituents. The attacker, reportedly agitated, tried to physically assault Singh and was restrained by attendees and security personnel. In the aftermath, #GirirajSingh #BiharAttack #GirirajSinghAttacked #GirirajSinghBegusaraiAttack #GirirajSinghAttackedNews #PoliticalViolence #Begusarai #IndianPolitics #PublicSafety #MinisterAttacked #SecurityBreach #PoliticalRally #GirirajSinghAttack #BiharNews #IndiaSecurity #PoliticalTensions #PoliticalEvents #IndianNews ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.101~

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Dalit Dalit Marginalized castes in India and other South Asian countries

Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre on Caste Census, Points to Lack of Dalit, Tribal, OBC Women in Miss India [Video]

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Rahul Gandhi, a prominent Indian opposition leader, criticized the lack of diversity in the Miss India pageant, pointing out the absence of Dalit, tribal, and OBC (Other Backward Classes) women among the contestants. This comment appears to be part of a broader critique of social inequality in India and a push for a caste census. Gandhi's remarks highlight the ongoing debate about representation and opportunities for marginalized communities in various aspects of Indian society, including beauty pageants. #RahulGandhi #Gandhi #CasteCensus #OBC #Dalit #Tribal #RahulGandhiSpeech #INC #Indianews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.318~PR.320~ED.103~GR.124~

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Other Backward Class Term for socially or educationally disadvantaged group of people in India

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Big blow to CM Nitish Kumar as Patna HC overturns Bihar's 65% quota increase for Dalits, Backward Classes, Tribals

The Patna High Court invalidated the Bihar government's decision to increase quotas for Dalits, backward classes, and tribals.
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