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Chandan Yadav

Chandan Yadav

Articles by Chandan Yadav

Why India must have a caste census

The Constitution asserts the necessity of positive discrimination. And if one believes in the Constitution, can there be any logical reason for OBCs not to be included there - unless solid data proves they are not socially and educationally backward? To enumerate and get this data, one requires a caste census.

Updated on May 25, 2023 13:59 IST

To ensure justice, a caste census is essential

Representational image. (HT Archive)

Updated on Aug 23, 2021 10:33 IST

Caste-blindness: Those from marginalised communities don’t want to return to the ’60s

All this proves that despite progress, even today, India’s information ecosystem is skewed in favour of upper castes. Even when they are well-intentioned and compassionate, their understanding of India that lives down the hill is disconnected from reality, just as many political leaders from the rural belt do not seem to understand gender discrimination. It is high time India’s Leftists and liberals understand that caste (not merely class), has been the basis of discrimination since time immemorial. (ANI)

Updated on Jul 21, 2021 14:39 IST

A lesson in Rohith Vemula’s death: India is shackled to caste

Students protest outside the office of HRD minister Smriti Irani during a demonstration in solidarity for Rohith Vemula.

Updated on Feb 1, 2016 12:01 IST

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