Assembly polls: Desist from seeking votes in name of religion and caste, EC tells political parties
EC on Tuesday directed political parties to desist from seeking votes in the name of religion and caste.
Jan 24, 2017, 20:54 PM IST
SC verdict banning use of religion to garner votes can be exploited: Jamaat
The recent Supreme Court verdict that outlawed appealing for votes in the name of religion, caste, and other identities can be "exploited" by parties campaigning using the "Hindutva plank", Jamaat-e-Islami Hind on Saturday said.
Jan 07, 2017, 16:37 PM IST
Election campaigns in name of caste, religion and language against law: SC
Supreme Court directs for not using name of caste and religion during election campaign. Watch complete news story to get the detailed news updates!
Jan 02, 2017, 12:54 PM IST
Seeking votes in name of religion is 'corrupt practice', says SC
In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court on Monday said no politician can seek vote in the name of caste, creed, or religion.
Jan 02, 2017, 11:11 AM IST
In Gujarat, 95 of 100 suspects in crimes against Dalits acquitted
As violent protests continue in the Prime Minister`s home state of Gujarat over the flogging of Dalit youth by upper-caste Hindu vigilantes, an IndiaSpend analysis reveals a conviction rate six times lower than the Indian average -- over 10 years -- for crimes against scheduled castes (SCs) and scheduled tribes (STs).
Jul 23, 2016, 12:17 PM IST
Not mandatory to disclose caste in application forms: HC
The Madras High Court on Wednesday ruled that persons who do not wish to disclose their caste or religion in application forms for admission to educational institutions in the state, should not be compelled to do so.
Jun 15, 2016, 20:45 PM IST
No plans to write caste of children in birth certificate: Govt
There is no proposal to mention the caste of children in birth certificate, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.
Dec 15, 2015, 14:19 PM IST
Lalu lying on quotas: Amit Shah
With RJD supremo Lalu Prasad seizing upon RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's call for a quota review to consolidate his voters, BJP president Amit Shah on Wednesday accused him of speaking a "blatant lie" and insisted his party always supported the reservation policy and wanted no change.
Oct 01, 2015, 00:47 AM IST
Development main issue, says JDU as Lalu invokes caste loyalty
Amid a controversy over ally Lalu Prasad's alleged casteist remarks, JD(U) Wednesday sought to do a delicate balancing act, asserting that inclusive development with social justice is the poll plank of grand alliance led by Nitish Kumar in Bihar polls.
Sep 30, 2015, 18:09 PM IST
Reservation should be based on economic criteria: BJP MP
BJP MP Ch Dharambir, who represents Bhiwani-Mahendergarh constituency in Haryana, Tuesday said reservation should be based on economic criteria and not on caste.
Sep 23, 2015, 02:57 AM IST
