Opposition to quota bill not due to SP-BSP rivalry: Samajwadi Party

Last Updated: Monday, December 17, 2012, 22:42

Samajwadi Party made it clear that its opposition to the promotion quota bill should not be seen as political rivalry with BSP and said those who have supported the measure will be "taught a lesson" by the people.

Work in govt offices hit by protest over quota in promotion

Last Updated: Monday, December 17, 2012, 21:23

Work in government offices across Uttarakhand was affected On Monday as employees resorted to protest demonstrations against the proposed reservation in promotion bill in Parliament.

BJP says quota in promotion bill incorporates its views

Last Updated: Monday, December 17, 2012, 21:14

BJP had issued a whip to its members and the party voted in favour of the bill.

Quota measure also for a fair deal to Muslims: Cong

Last Updated: Monday, December 17, 2012, 21:11

AICC dismissed charges that the government was blackmailing SP chief Mulayam Singh

UPA will complete term limping from crisis to crisis: Nitish

Last Updated: Monday, December 17, 2012, 21:11

Amidst Samajwadi Party`s stand on SC/ST quota Bill, the outside support of which is crucial for survival of UPA govt, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ruled out possibility of mid-term elections.

Political parties exploiting SC/ST reservation issue: Kejriwal

Last Updated: Sunday, December 16, 2012, 20:07

Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday criticised political parties for exploiting the issue of reservation in promotions in government jobs and putting their partisan interests above national interests.

Nitish Kumar supports promotion quota

Last Updated: Sunday, December 16, 2012, 19:18

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday favoured the Bill seeking quota in promotion for SC/ST employees in government offices, but said other political parties have a right to differ.

SP threat on quota bill `mere political posturing`: BJP

Last Updated: Sunday, December 16, 2012, 18:15

BJP dubbed as "mere political posturing" the threat of Samajwadi Party to review its outside support to UPA if the SC/ST quota bill is passed.

Bihar: NBW issued against absconding SC/ST Commission chairman

Last Updated: Thursday, December 13, 2012, 21:12

A court in Bihar`s Kishanganj district on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against the absconding SC/ST Commission chairman Babulal Tuddu.

Mayawati slams Cong on quota issue

Last Updated: Thursday, December 13, 2012, 19:39

BSP chief Mayawati, who virtually arm-twisted the government to bring the quota bill for SC/ST, on Thursday slammed Congress for not doing any such thing because of which condition of these communities deteriorated.

CPI(M) for constitutional amendment to bring SC/ST quota

Last Updated: Thursday, December 13, 2012, 18:58

The woman Managing Director of a poultry firm was arrested here today for allegedly cheating people of Rs 75 lakh with the promise of paying them high returns if they invested in her firm.