Podcast | Caste and Economic Quotas are Different, Here’s Why

Does the 10 percent quota for economically backward upper castes defeat the purpose of social justice?

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The 10 percent quota amendment for economically weaker sections has been passed by both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha with full majority and is currently awaiting President Kovind’s approval.

But how do we define backwardness in a society like India which is so fraught with caste and class differences? How does the Constitution look at it? Tune in to The Big Story for more!