The ignored ST side of sub-classification debate

Kumar, Sujit (2024) The ignored ST side of sub-classification debate. Deccan Herald.

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Abstract

The dust around the debate of sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) does not seem to be settling anytime soon. While several state governments have spoken favourably about it, many have also opposed it, and some have maintained a silence on the matter. The sub-classification which was declared constitutional by the Supreme Court of India is aimed at addressing the intra-group inequalities among STs and SCs. State governments, if convinced about the ‘inadequate representation’ of groups within these two categories, can go for the sub-classification. In the past, Adivasi organisations in different states have demanded the exclusion of groups, like the Lambadas and Minas, from the state ST list without demanding a sub-classification. Litigations that led to the apex court verdict were also exclusively related to the issue of sub-classification among SCs.

Item Type:	Newspaper Article
Authors:	Kumar, Sujit
Document Language:	Language English
Subjects:	Social sciences > Sociology & anthropology > Groups of people Social sciences > Groups of people
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > School of Development
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URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/5863
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