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The Never Ending Debate on Reservation in India

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When we say the word, reservation everyone means and refers specifically to caste-based reservation.  Reservation is applicable in educational institutions and in government jobs, PSUs, at the governmental level, politics, and administration. But in India, it opens up for a variety of debates in India on society, economics, and justice.  Why Reservation and specifically Caste-based Reservation? Countries around the world have various types of affirmative actions, and in India, it is primarily through reservation. Due to the backwardness and historic disadvantages faced, India has a system of caste-based reservation, enshrined in the Constitution of India, yet has been practised since the 1932 Poona Pact. It tries to undo the historical injustices, remove existing caste discrimination, and give equal opportunity to all. The constitutional objective of reservation is adequate representation of historically excluded communities, not poverty alleviation.  Even though Art...
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News Capsule for the Month of July 2026

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The following are the top news stories for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Kerala  Corporation to discontinue collection of biomedical waste in Kochi.  Special leave granted for employees on Census duty in Kerala. No more competitive racing; timetables to change: Kerala Govt’s ‘rescue operation’ for private buses.  Three held as RPF cracks mystery of missing Cochin Port rail tracks. Cloud renewal delay cripples Kochi's CCTV network, hinders crime probe.  Even at 60, salary crisis continues to haunt Kalamassery HMT.  Kerala student secures Rs 1.4cr global scholarship. Kochi's container road streetlights set to be fully operational by July 15.  Probe launched after school student 'sexually harassed' by classmates in Kerala's Pathanamthitta. Toe party line on Adani: High command to Kerala CM.   Reckless Bikers Accused of Blocking Ambulanc...
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What can the Opposition do to be a Formidable Force in 2029?

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Has the BJP ever been as weak as it has been since 2014? They are not electorally weak, but they have failed due to policy issues and incompetence. The rise of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) is evidence that there is some form of disappointment with the government, yet the opposition is unable to capitalise on that. CJP itself is a case study for another day.  We have, till now, discussed a lot about the successes of the BJP, its invincibility, and also in depth about Congress' weakness.  Currently, the opposition is in a weak state despite tons of issues and problems happening around us. The INDIA alliance formed in 2023 has hundreds of flaws and infighting going on.  General elections, especially in India, are not won overnight; they need years of extensive work and strong ideological rooting. We are three years away from the next general election, which may/may not be after the delimitation and may possibly also be a simultaneous election (One Nation One Election)....
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