"social-justice"

India’s social-justice debate should be less obsessed with deciding which community is permanently “privileged” and which is permanently “backward”

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said social justice remains central to his government's policies and urged retired SC and ST officers to use their administrative experience to guide youth. He highlighted welfare measures, including scholarships, entrepreneurship loans and housing schemes

A truly sustainable society is possible only when environmental protection, climate resilience and social justice advance together

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay explained the symbolism behind his black-and-white attire, saying it reflects transparency and principles. He added that black carries a deeper historical significance in Tamil Nadu's social justice and self-respect movements

Virendra Kumar will launch the JEEVAN mobile application for senior citizens and the SHATAYU dashboard for geriatric caregivers during a virtual programme focused on strengthening India's care economy

The Mudiraj demand for BC-A status reflects a deeper crisis of livelihoods, dignity, and social justice in Telangana

Karnataka has tabled the Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Bill, 2025, criminalising caste-based and other social boycotts. Violators may face up to three years in jail and a fine of Rs 1 lakh, with a dedicated officer to oversee enforcement

The BJP has intensified its attack on the Congress over its treatment of B R Ambedkar, citing a 2012 NCERT cartoon controversy as evidence of historical neglect. Congress’ defence of Nehru, critics say, contrasts sharply with its ambiguous legacy on Ambedkar

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticised Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy for recommending the inclusion of the Bhagavad Gita in school curricula, calling him a “Manuvadi”. Siddaramaiah said the move reflects an ideological shift and reiterated his government’s focus on constitutional values and social justice

Community networks are changing the lives of sex workers, but challenges such as social prejudice and systemic neglect remain

Caste enumeration must adopt a scientific and legally protected approach — not just for accuracy, but to avoid political distortion and constitutional violations

Just as Amistad case upheld the right to stand up against dehumanising bondage, Ambedkar’s Constitution enshrined the dominance of nature’s law of social equality

A comprehensive framework that promotes inclusivity at all levels is a must for ensuring social justice

Balancing rights with the duties of citizens is essential to uphold the Constitution’s ideals

Ethnography seeks to understand reality from the native point of view, offering a more nuanced understanding of social dynamics

Praveen Kumar said the Revanth Reddy government was eroding the rights of the unemployed, in sharp contrast with former chief Minister KCR who brought GO 55, which aimed to ensure fair representation of all quotas in Group-1.

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi said the caste census of Bihar has proved that 84 per cent of people in the state are OBCs, SCs and STs and their share should be according to their population

KCR is turning Telangana into a blueprint for Ambedkar’s social justice ideology and shaping social democracy

By Nayakara Veeresha On 2 August 2022, a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court delivered its verdict in the case of Satyajit Kumar & Ors vs the State of Jharkhand & Ors (2022). The bench opined that 100% reservation to the local Adivasis is found to be violative of Articles 13(2), 15, 16(3) and 35(a-i) […]

The opening up of medical colleges across India will help improve representation and make the profession more inclusive