{
  "id": 4079198,
  "title": "Rifts in Bihar NDA: Jitan Ram Manjhi son pitches for SC sub-quotas, faces Chirag counter",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/rifts-in-bihar-nda-jitan-ram-manjhi-son-pitches-for-sc-sub-quotas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T01:15:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/rifts-in-bihar-nda-jitan-ram-manjhi-son-pitches-for-sc-sub-quotas-faces-chirag-counter-10853915/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Bihar, the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) (HAM (S)) and its ally, the Janata Dal (United) (LJP (RV)), are engaged in a debate over the reservation policy, particularly regarding the sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). Jitan Ram Manjhi, the son of the HAM (S) founder, has called for a review of the quota system, arguing that it should ensure benefits reach the most vulnerable and historically marginalised communities. The Supreme Court recently allowed states to sub-classify SCs and STs to grant quotas to more backward castes within these groups.\n\nHowever, Chirag Paswan, the LJP (RV) chief and Union Minister, opposes the sub-categorisation and the removal of the creamy layer, stating that quotas for SCs/STs were originally given based on untouchability and social discrimination rather than economic criteria. He also expressed concerns about social discrimination and the comfort of inter-caste marriages. The LJP (RV) has been vocal about its opposition to the SC/ST sub-categorisation, citing social discrimination as its primary reason.",
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  "key_points": [],
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}