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Government Tries to Balance Caste Rules | India News
The government faces mounting pressure as the Supreme Court halts new University Grants Commission rules targeting caste discrimination, sparking political turmoil and deepening social divides ahead of elections. Designed to protect SC, ST, and OBC students, the regulations excluded the general category, fueling fears of misuse and false accusations among upper castes. BJP leaders admit the backlash contributed to a recent Bihar loss, forcing the party to walk a tightrope between appeasing traditional voters and safeguarding affirmative action. With legal ambiguity and political stakes high…
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