backward classes
The Legacy of Lalu Yadav: From Charwaha Schools to Bihar's Political Landscape in 2025 Elections
Nov 06, 2025 10:24 am CST
Explore Lalu Prasad Yadav's five-decade political journey from rural Bihar to national prominence, including his innovative Charwaha Schools for cattle-herding children and his enduring influence on Bihar politics as the state approaches its 2025 elections. Despite legal challenges from the fodder scam, Lalu's socio-political legacy continues through his son Tejashwi, who now leads the RJD in alliance against Nitish Kumar's NDA coalition.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Challenges Murthys' Understanding of State's Social Survey: Not Just for Backward Classes
Oct 17, 2025 08:16 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has publicly addressed Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty's refusal to participate in the state's socio-economic survey, emphasizing it serves all citizens regardless of caste. The CM clarified that the survey aims to map Karnataka's entire population of seven crore people, not just backward classes, and highlighted that even upper-caste residents benefit from government welfare schemes.