{
  "id": 11934699,
  "title": "Nashik: 59 Scheduled Caste Communities Rally Against Sub-Categorisation, Demand Equal Justice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/nashik-59-scheduled-caste-communities-rally-against-sub",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T13:07:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/nashik-59-scheduled-caste-communities-rally-against-sub-categorisation-demand-equal-justice"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, a rally took place in Nashik against the sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes, led by Republican Sena President Anandraj Ambedkar. The procession, comprising representatives from 59 sub-castes within the Scheduled Castes, social organisations, activists, and community members, marched from B. D. Bhalekar Ground to the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar statue. The demonstrators emphasised the importance of equal justice for all sections, warning that sub-categorisation could undermine the core purpose of reservation. Republican Sena National President Anandraj Ambedkar reiterated the call for revoking the sub-categorisation decision, emphasizing that the struggle had united 59 Scheduled Caste communities across Maharashtra, with 25 rallies organised thus far. Sadavarte strongly opposed the sub-categorisation, vowing to overturn any decision within 48 hours and questioning the process in the context of the Triple Test and the Gavai Commission report. Concerns were raised about the potential impact on various groups within the Scheduled Castes, and protesters demanded the government reconsider the matter and ensure women's safety.",
  "summary": "Nashik: A rally was held in Nashik on Saturday under the leadership of Republican Sena President Anandraj Ambedkar to oppose the sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes. Representatives of 59 sub-castes within the Scheduled Castes participated in the march. A large number of office-bearers of various social organisations, activists and community members took part in the procession, which moved…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}