RS passes bill granting 10pc quota to economically-weaker sections in general category
News | January 09, 2019 23:12 ISTRajya Sabha passes bill granting 10% quota to economically-weaker sections in general category
Rajya Sabha passes bill granting 10% quota to economically-weaker sections in general category
Kurukshetra | Jan 9, 2019 | Congress, SP support Quota reservation bill in Rajya Sabha
Govt seek support to pass reservation to economically weaker sections bill in Rajya Sabha
The government described it as historic and in the country's interest.
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Discussion over reservation to upper caste, govt seek support from opposition to pass the bill
Discussion over reservation to economically weaker general category underway in LS
Upper caste reservation bill produced in Lok Sabha, govt seek support from opposition
This bill can serve as a game changer for Prime Minister Modi in winning over their support and give them relief.
Calling the upper caste quota an election stunt by the BJP, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday demanded a special session of the Parliament to bring constitutional amendment for the implementation of the decision.
The Lok Sabha has passed the Bill that seeks to amend the Constitution to provide 10 per cent reservation in jobs and educational institutions to economically backward section in the general category.
As the ruling party and its allies hailed the quota as historic, Congress and others said that it was party's way of fooling people weeks ahead of the polls.
To implement the decision, the NDA government will require to push for a Constitutional amendment to increase the limit of quota from a maximum of 50 per cent to 60 per cent.
The poor sections of upper castes should also get reservation, she said.
The 80% reservation for Delhi resident in GTB hospital was implemented in the hospital from October 1 on a pilot basis.
She stressed the need to follow Dr BR Ambedkar, father of Indian Constitution to bring social harmony in society and the country.
Reservations in promotion: Supreme Court refuses to refer the Nagaraj judgement to a larger bench. The court also said there is no need to collect data on SC/ST in reservation in promotion in government services
Reservations in promotion: Supreme Court refuses to refer the Nagaraj judgement to a larger bench. The court also said there is no need to collect data on SC/ST in reservation in promotion in government services
His bag of poll promises included constitution of Brahmin Kalyan Board to provide soft loans of Rs 100 crore per annum and scholarships to unemployed Brahmin youths on 4 per cent interest.
Stating that the dreams of Babasaheb were the strength of the nation, the PM said that his government was committed to fulfiling them and turning them into reality.
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