reservation policy

For how many generations reservations will continue, SC remarks during Maratha quota case

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan was vehemently told by senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Maharashtra, that the Mandal judgement on capping the quota needed a re-look in changed circumstances.

Mar 20, 2021, 07:43 AM IST

Reservation policy being followed in admissions and recruitments, assures JNU

JNU said it was adhering to the policy, as prescribed in the constitution, in both admissions and recruitments.

Apr 11, 2018, 06:56 AM IST

JNUSU alleges 'tampering' of reservation policy in administration, seeks Lok Sabha intervention

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union submitted its request to Lok Sabha's Committee on Petitions through CPI(M) MP Jitendra Choudhury. 

Apr 04, 2018, 17:52 PM IST

No plan to change reservation policy: Rajnath Singh on row over dilution of SC'ST Act

Rajnath Singh dubbed as rumours the speculation that the government wanted to end the reservation system.

Apr 03, 2018, 15:10 PM IST

Present system of reservation policy will be maintained: Arun Jaitley

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley made it clear on Monday that there was no rethink on the present social and caste based reservation policy and it would continue.

Mar 15, 2016, 04:43 AM IST

Non-political committee should decide eligibility for reservation: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Monday that a non-political committee should be formed to decide eligibility for reservation, as per media reports.

Feb 22, 2016, 20:36 PM IST

No need for review of reservation policy: Sharad Yadav

The Janata Dal (United) on Sunday suggested that there is no need for a review of the existing reservation policy in jobs and education, a day after Lok Sabha Speaker appeared to advocate a rethink on the policy.

Jan 25, 2016, 02:08 AM IST

RSS says conspiracy against it over Dadri lynching, other incidents

The RSS on Sunday denied that it sought a review of the reservation policy.

Nov 01, 2015, 18:20 PM IST

Bihar polls: BJP favours reservation, says Arun Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said the BJP has always been in favour of reservation.

Oct 25, 2015, 17:26 PM IST

Country faces threat from reservation system: Anna Hazare

The social activist, Anna Hazare has stood against the quota system and calls it minister's way of collecting votes.

Oct 11, 2015, 11:00 AM IST

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Strict action to be taken against corrupt officers. PMO creates a list of 125 corrupt officers.

Sep 30, 2015, 20:30 PM IST

No need to reconsider reservation: Centre

 The Centre today made it clear that it was not in favour of any review of the existing reservation system as more opposition parties attacked it over RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's suggestion that it should be reconsidered.

Sep 22, 2015, 15:17 PM IST

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat pitches for reservation policy review

Amid the continuing Patel quota stir in Gujarat, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has pitched for a review of the reservation policy, contending it has been used for political ends.

Sep 22, 2015, 00:43 AM IST

BJP rejects Mohan Bhagwat's quota review pitch, RSS clarifies stance as political row erupts

A political row broke out over RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's call for review of reservation policy with BJP opposing it and distancing itself from its ideological mentor and shared the stand taken by Bihar-based parties which said reservation in India is a "settled issue".

Sep 21, 2015, 19:57 PM IST

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat pitches for reservation policy review amid Patel quota stir

Amid the continuing Patel quota stir in Gujarat, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has pitched for a review of the reservation policy, contending it has been used for political ends and suggesting setting up of an apolitical committee to examine who needs the facility and for how long.

Sep 21, 2015, 10:26 AM IST