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Maharashtra Panel Examines Quota Benefits for STs Who Convert to Other Faiths
The Indian state of Maharashtra has set up a panel to investigate whether Scheduled Tribes (STs) who convert to other faiths should continue to receive quota benefits. The move comes after allegations that Christian missionaries were using inducements to persuade tribals and non-tribals to convert, sparking concerns about the fairness of the system. The panel's examination is part of a broader debate on the issue, with some arguing that conversion should not affect eligibility for quotas, while others suggest that it could undermine the social and economic benefits intended for STs.
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- Left (2): Scroll.in, The Hindu