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The Rohini Commission Report on OBC Sub-Categorization: Why Is the Truth Still Hidden?

We often speak of the need for reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs), but very little attention is paid to how that reservation is actually distributed. Are all OBC communities getting their fair share of benefits? Or are a few dominant groups taking away most of it? These were the questions the Rohini Commission was […]

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Injustice to Denotified Communities: Freedom Denied Even After 68 Years

Every year on August 31, many Denotified and Nomadic Tribes across India observe Vimukti Diwas—a day they call their second Independence Day. This marks the date when, in 1952, these Denotified Communities were officially released from the harsh Criminal Tribes Act imposed by the British. But even after 68 years, their real freedom is still a

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Denotified Tribes and The dirty game of the State Government

Do you know that, long ago, some communities in India were wrongly designed/categorized as “born criminals”? During British rule, the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871 unfairly classified many tribes as criminals by birth. This unfair law continued until 1952. After India became independent, the government removed these tribes from the list or denotified them from

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Understanding EWS Reservation in India: Origin, Impact & Legal Contradictions

India’s reservation system has historically aimed to uplift communities that faced deep-rooted social and educational disadvantages, especially Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs). But in 2019, a new type of reservation was introduced for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), triggering debates and legal scrutiny. Let’s explore what the EWS Reservation

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Can You Fix Inequality Without Data? The real face of Rules and Ruling Parties?

To truly address inequality, we must first understand its roots, and that begins with reliable data. But what happens when governments avoid collecting the data that can reveal uncomfortable truths? What the Constitution Says Article 340 of the Indian Constitution allows the President to appoint a Commission to study the conditions of socially and educationally backward

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Why Do We Need Sub-categorization of OBCs?

India’s reservation system is meant to give equal opportunities to those who have been left behind socially and educationally. For decades together, among them, Other Backward Classes (OBCs) have been given 27% reservation in central government jobs and educational institutions. But the reservation, which had been given after a period of 42 long years, has not yet

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Historical Evolution of OBC Reservation Status in India: A Timeline of Struggles and Milestones

The story of OBC (Other Backward Classes) reservation in India is a journey of long-pending genuine justice, social recognition, and constant reform. It’s a timeline filled with commissions, court rulings, and constitutional changes — all aimed at leveling the playing field for communities that have historically been left behind. The question is whether justice is

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The Dark Era of OBC Exclusion: A Fight for existence (1950–1992)

When we talk about social justice in India, it’s impossible to ignore the long ever ever-enduring, painful struggle of the Other Backward Classes (OBCs). The period between 1950 and 1992 stands out as the Dark Era of OBC history — a time marked by neglect, denial, and delayed justice at the national level. A Constitutional Promise Ignored

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Is Scholarships for OBCs – an Eye Wash! Behind the Statistics: The Reality of Educational Exclusion for BC/MBC Communities

When it comes to education, scholarships are meant to be a lifeline, especially for students from backward and marginalized communities. But for many BC (Backward Classes) and MBC (Most Backward Classes) students in Tamil Nadu, this support often remains out of reach. Most of the OBC Students are deprived of this essential requirement. The Hidden

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Tamil Nadu Special Reservation for Most Backward Classes and Denotified Communities Act, 2021 (TN Act 8 of 2021) – Evident Political game for Vote Bank

Tamil Nadu’s Special Reservation Act for MBCs and DNCs (TN Act 8 of 2021) – Evident Political game for Vote Bank

In the dynamic political landscape of Tamil Nadu, reservation policies have often intersected with electoral strategies. One notable example is the Tamil Nadu Special Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutions (including Private Institutions) and of Appointments or Posts in State Services within the Most Backward Classes and Denotified Communities Reservation Act, 2021, also known as

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