An analysis of UP BJP's organisational and cabinet composition shows Brahmins hold 20% of key posts, thrice their population share. OBCs dominate the party's core, while a delicate Brahmin-Thakur balance is maintained. Explore the caste calculus.
Punjab assembly's MGNREGA debate reveals AAP's strategy to frame it as an anti-Dalit move, countering BJP's outreach. SCs form 70% of scheme's workers. Explore the political narrative.
A BJP MLA's tweet urging Brahmins to unite society, not divide it, highlights internal party tensions over caste politics in Uttar Pradesh ahead of key bypolls. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary cautions legislators against organizing caste-based meetings, stating they are not in line with party traditions. Get the latest political updates.
Pulitzer winner Isabel Wilkerson's book 'Caste' dissects the invisible hierarchies shaping societies. It's not just about India or race, but a global system demanding uncomfortable self-reflection. A must-read for understanding power.
UP BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary issues a stern warning against caste-based factionalism after a meeting of Brahmin legislators. The move aims to curb internal divisions before the 2027 Assembly elections.
Patna district administration orders inquiry after viral video shows students alleging caste-based segregation and denial of food at a government school in Alawalpur village. Details inside.
Delhi Police registers FIR against AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj and two others for a skit showing Santa Claus fainting due to pollution. Complaint alleges it hurt Christian sentiments. Details inside.
Two AAP councillors defect to BJP, creating a 18-18 tie in Chandigarh's Municipal Corporation ahead of January mayoral elections. AAP and Congress allege horse trading.
A dinner gathering of nearly 40 BJP Brahmin legislators in Lucknow has ignited a political storm. While the party calls it informal, the Opposition sees caste-based resentment. Get the full story.
Aam Aadmi Party removes its Goa state unit president Amit Palekar following a dismal performance in the Zilla Panchayat elections. The decision was taken by the party's top decision-making body.
Brahmin legislators in Uttar Pradesh have formed the 'Kutumb' group, mirroring a similar move by Thakur MLAs. This development highlights evolving caste-based political dynamics ahead of the 2027 state elections. Read more.
In a major pre-election boost, two AAP councillors, Suman Sharma and Poonam, defect to BJP in Chandigarh, altering the numbers for the upcoming Mayor election. Read the full story.
In a major political shift, two AAP councillors from Chandigarh have joined the BJP ahead of the mayoral polls. The move is expected to impact the power dynamics in the city's municipal corporation.
Around four dozen Brahmin MLAs and MLCs of the BJP met in Lucknow, days after a Kurmi leader was appointed state chief. Analysts see it as a caste-based pressure tactic ahead of UP polls. Explore the political implications.
AAP Punjab leaders accuse BJP of posting a disrespectful poster depicting Sikh Gurus as cartoons during Shaheedi Saptah, demanding immediate action from SGPC. Read the full story.
A pregnant woman was brutally murdered in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru district, allegedly by her family over her inter-caste marriage. Police have arrested her father and brother. Read the shocking details.
A cook in Trichy's govt breakfast scheme accuses headmistress of caste-based discrimination after being replaced. She seeks action under the SC/ST Act. Details inside.
A year after a temple wedding, a Gorakhpur woman was beaten and abandoned for refusing to change her caste. Police have filed an FIR under the SC/ST Act and dowry harassment charges. Read the shocking details.
Salcete taluka's nine ZP seats in South Goa are a key battleground. With 42 candidates, Congress-GFP alliance, AAP's rise, and BJP's strategy, the outcome will shape Goa's political landscape ahead of 2027. Read the full analysis.
Over 300 orphaned children in Karnataka face an identity crisis as they lack caste certificates, blocking access to education and jobs. The state govt seeks a 1% reservation solution. Read more.
Bihar's upper caste panel defers decision on using 'Bhumihar Brahmin' in official records. Key Bhumihar organizations threaten protests, citing 1931 census data. Read the full story.
The BJP appoints Nitin Nabin as party president, highlighting its focus on generational transition to sustain political dominance. Read the full analysis of this strategic organizational move.
BJP appoints 45-year-old Nitin Nabin as national working president, signaling a 'karyakartaisation' of power and a long-term succession plan under the Modi-Shah leadership. Analysis of the party's strategic consolidation.
Tamil Nadu BJP demands NCSC investigation and criminal action after a Class XII SC student's death due to a collapsing school wall in Tiruvallur, citing administrative failure.
After her family allegedly killed her boyfriend Saksham Tete in Nanded, Aanchal Mamidawar's public defiance against caste prejudice and regressive social norms is a powerful statement. Her story exposes the criminalisation of love in India.
Navjot Kaur Sidhu's claim that Rs 500 crore is needed for Punjab's CM chair sparks political firestorm. BJP and AAP criticize Congress ahead of 2027 polls. Read more.
Telangana High Court dismisses appeal by seven individuals, upholding the cancellation of their ST Lambada caste certificates. The court cited migration from Maharashtra in 1956 as a key factor. Read the full legal analysis.
In a tragic act of defiance, Aanchal Mamidwar performed marriage rituals on her murdered partner Saksham Tate in Nanded. Her family, arrested for the honour killing, now faces her quest for justice.
AAP's Baltej Pannu counters BJP's claims on Punjab's law & order, citing safety data and questioning security in BJP-ruled states. Read the full political clash.