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Madhya Pradesh Minister Apologizes for Calling Raja Ram Mohan Roy a "British Agent"
Nov 16, 2025 04:09 pm CST
Madhya Pradesh Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar has issued an apology after facing backlash for calling social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy a "British agent" during an event honoring Birsa Munda. Despite claiming it was a "slip of tongue," the controversy has sparked debates about historical interpretation and ideological narratives in India's educational system.
Bhojpuri Language and Bhikhari Thakur: Cultural Demands Shape Bihar's Political Landscape
Oct 14, 2025 02:11 pm CST
The upcoming Bihar assembly elections have witnessed cultural demands taking center stage, with growing calls for official language status for Bhojpuri and posthumous Bharat Ratna for legendary folk artist Bhikhari Thakur. These cultural issues have become particularly prominent in the Shahabad region, with opposition parties accusing the ruling NDA of ignoring these significant cultural demands of Bhojpuri-speaking citizens.