August 9, 2023 9:03 PM

Rajya Sabha passes Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order Amendment Bill 2023

Parliament today passed the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order Amendment Bill 2023 with Rajya Sabha approving it today. Lok Sabha has already approved the Bill. The Bill amends the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order 1950 to modify the list of Scheduled Castes in Chhattisgarh. The Bill includes Mahara and Mahra communities as synonyms of the Mehra, Mahar, and Mehar communities in Chhattisgarh.   Replying to the discussion, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr Virendra Kumar s...