BJP ally Union Minister Anupriya Patel demands caste census, quota in private sector class-IV jobs
Lucknow: Apna Dal (S) National President and Union Minister Anupriya Patel has called for a caste-based census, aligning with demands from opposition leaders such as Congress's Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. Speaking at a state executive committee meeting of the party, an ally of the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, Patel emphasized the need for a caste census to ensure that welfare benefits are accurately distributed.
"Castes are the basis of social structure in India. It is very important to have authentic numbers of various castes so that their share in various welfare schemes can be fixed accordingly," Patel stated. The Apna Dal (S), which represents a significant portion of the OBC community, particularly the Kurmis, has consistently advocated for a caste census.
In addition to the census, Patel also called for implementing reservation policies in class-IV jobs within the private sector. She criticized the lack of reservation in appointments made through outsourcing, describing the system as detrimental to candidates from deprived sections of society.
Patel also addressed the Uttar Pradesh Nazul Property (Management and Use for Public Purposes) Bill-2024, currently under review by a Select Committee. She reiterated her party's stance, deeming the bill "uncalled-for" and expressing concerns that it does not align with public sentiment.
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Kunal Kamra show: Sena functionary, 11 others held for ransacking venue
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Mumbai (PTI): Mumbai police on Monday arrested Shiv Sena functionary Rahul Kanal and 11 others for ransacking the venue at a Mumbai hotel where stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra made the controversial ‘traitor’ jibe against Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, an official said.
During his performance at the Habitat Comedy Club at the Unicontinental hotel in Khar area, Kamra had referred to Shinde as a "traitor" and went on to sing a parody on him.
Kamra used a modified version of a Hindi song from the movie 'Dil Toh Pagal Hai' to describe the 2022 rebellion of Shinde against his then boss Uddhav Thackeray.
"It is not about taking any law in your hands. It is purely about your self-respect. When it comes to elders or respectable citizens of the country, when your elders are targeted, you will target someone of that mentality,” Kanal had told reporters Monday morning, a day after he and other Shiv Sena workers ransacked the venue of Kamra’s show.
“Abhi tak toh ye trailer hai, picture abhi baki hai. Whenever you are in Mumbai, you will get a good lesson in Shiv Sena style," Kanal had warned Kamra.
Kanal said they had told the owner (of Habitat set) that there had been six FIRs against the place (over hosting controversial shows).
Kanal and 11 others were arrested on Monday for ransacking the place, a police official said.
