…to celebrate seven decades of national independence and 125th birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar, who laid foundation for caste-based reservation for SC/ST/OBC and for women in political sphere… By Martin Macwan* The Patidars, popularly known as ‘Patels’, are far from ignorant to know that to acquire other backward class (OBC) status for securing reservation … More Convene special session of Parliament and all state assemblies to prepare white paper on status of caste today in India…

By Martin Macwan* The current agitation in Gujarat for the inclusion of Patidar, popularly known as Patel – a considered a ‘forward’ caste – in the list of other backward castes (OBCs) category has sanctioned the importance of caste in India once again.  What is particularly important to note is that the agitation is supported … More Patidar demand for reservation and hype around it: Will India become confederation of castes?