3 Things UP bans caste rallies, AI in classrooms, and Ashram molestation case
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Sep 25, 2025 Vidheesha Kuntamalla, a journalist from The Indian Express, explores how generative AI is revolutionizing educational practices in India, discussing its impact on student learning and faculty concerns about critical thinking. Maulsree Seth shares insights on Uttar Pradesh's controversial ban on caste identification, detailing its political implications leading up to the 2027 elections. The conversation notably highlights challenges faced in classrooms adjusting to AI and the rising alarm over sexual harassment allegations at an ashram institute.
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UP's Caste Identifier Crackdown
- Uttar Pradesh moved to remove caste markers from police records and public displays citing an Allahabad High Court order.
- The government framed this as curbing caste misuse and potential conflicts in public spaces.
Broader Limits On Caste Mobilization
- The circular bans caste-specific rallies and prohibits caste symbols on vehicles and banners in public spaces.
- Officials aim to prevent divisive displays while enforcement details remain vague.
Political Parties Feeling The Impact
- Regional parties that build vote banks around specific castes worry the order will disrupt their campaign tactics.
- The Nishad Party's very name and outreach illustrate how caste-based mobilization has been institutionalized.