An interfaith relationship in UP, Private Papers, and reservation row
Jul 2, 2024
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Indian Express journalists discuss an interfaith relationship case where Muslim houses were demolished. They also talk about private papers of public figures and the reservation cap increase demand by Congress.
Interfaith relationship led to house demolitions due to alleged abduction, Private papers access controversy surrounding Nehru's documents.
Congress pushing to increase reservations beyond 50% cap, seeking legislative measures for stronger inclusion of SCs, STs, and OBCs.
Deep dives
Restriction on Access to Private Papers of Jawaharlal Nehru by Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi, a Congress leader, imposed restrictions on access to Jawaharlal Nehru's private papers that were donated by Indira Gandhi, leading to a contentious issue as she reclaimed documents from the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library in 2008. These papers, donated under certain conditions, were meant to be preserved without public access unless permitted by the donor, causing debate over donors' rights and public accessibility of historical records.
Interfaith Couple Abduction Case in Muradabad Village
An interfaith relationship in a Muradabad village resulted in the forced separation of a Muslim man and Hindu woman, sparking a legal battle. The incident involved the couple eloping, facing abduction accusations, and subsequent clashes leading to injuries in the woman's family. The police's handling of the case and suspension of officers highlight the tensions and complexities surrounding the young couple's right to choice amidst societal and legal pressures.
Demand to Increase Reservation Cap Beyond 50%
Congress leader Jayaram Ramesh called for a law enabling reservations to surpass the current 50% cap, following the Bihar High Court's rejection of increased quotas for certain groups. The demand aims to place state laws concerning reservations under the constitution's ninth schedule to prevent judicial challenges, advocating for SCs, STs, and OBCs' stronger inclusion through legislative measures.
First, Indian Express' Dheeraj Mishra talks to us about a case where an interfaith relationship led to some harsh consequences. Dheeraj shares how six houses that belonged to a Muslim family have been demolished because the members of the family tried to allegedly abduct a 20-year-old Hindu woman.
Next, Indian Express’ Divya A speaks to us about the private papers of public personalities that have been preserved in the Prime Minister's Museum and Library. She shares who all have access to these papers and how former PM Nehru's papers' access was restricted. (7:37)
And in the end, we talk about how Congress has been pushing for increasing the 50% cap on reservations and now Congress' general secretary Jairam Ramesh is asking PM Modi for an answer on whether or not it will be done. (21:40)
Hosted by Niharika Nanda Produced and written by Niharika Nanda and Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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