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This paper is focused on political dimension of reservation policy with special reference of the state of Uttar Pradesh. The Political trends in Utfar Pradesh are witnessed through mass mobilization. It is evident that lower castes/classes have been mobilized politically at least in, three different ways: Peasant Politics, Reservation Politics and the 'Social Engineering' strategy to enhance the voting behavior. The rise of the Janta Dal (1977-89), Samajwadi Patty (SP) and Bhaujan Samaj Party (BSP) in 1990s a significant Political churning has been underway; it has brought into action the numerous lower castes to restructure the prevailing caste and class privileges. Now, no Political regime can deny their representation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To determine the proportion and clinical profile of rotavirus-associated diarrhea in children aged 6 months to 5 years. Methods: Clinical details and stool samples were collected from 254 children aged between 6 months to 5 years presenting with acute diarrhea, irrespective of hydration status, to the outpatient department or emergency room of a hospital in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. Results: Rotavirus accounted for 26.3% (51 of 194) of diarrhea cases overall, and 41.2% (14 of 34) in hospitalized children. Rotavirus infection was associated with significantly longer duration [3.3 (1.4) d vs. 2.5 (1.1) d; P=0.004) of diarrhea, and more chances of dehydration (OR 1.85; 95% CI 1.19, 3.57) as compared to non-rotavirus diarrhea. Conclusion: Rotavirus is a common cause of acute diarrhea in under-five children, and is associated with a longer duration and more chances of dehydration than non-rotavirus diarrhea. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]