MR Sharan Explains: Nitish Kumar’s survey and history of caste …
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WebOct 5, 2023 · Most prominent Bihari leaders till date have come from either these four castes, or from the “powerful backwards” — comprising the numerically sizable castes of the Yadavs, Koeris (Kushwahas), and Kurmis. What changed in the late 1970s? First, a backward caste (Nai) leader called Karpoori Thakur (1924-88) became Chief Minister in …
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