Nitish Kumar’s EBC focus: Karpoori symbolism, extra EBC faces possible in govt

In a bid to succeed in out extra to the Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs) and consolidate its place, the JD(U) on Sunday introduced that its workplaces in all district headquarters could be named after former CM and socialist legend Karpoori Thakur, who got here from EBC. With its alliance associate BJP additionally cultivating the EBC constituency, JD(U) feels all of the extra causes to play an aggressive EBC politics.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, who spoke on the delivery anniversary of Karpoori Thakur, stated he was dedicated to observe his beliefs. The CM additionally elaborated on how the socialist chief was not allowed a full time period throughout his tenure as CM in 1970-71 and 1977-79.
Senior JD(U) chief and Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary additionally performed up Karpoori symbolism when he stated: “It is a matter of pride I come from Samastipur, where Karpoori Thakur belonged to.”
JD(U) sources instructed The Indian Express for the reason that BJP had an EBC deputy CM in Renu Devi, there have been probabilities of a good illustration of EBCs each within the authorities and organisation. “EBCs are about 25 per cent of the state’s population. Sahni, Keut, Dhanuk and Mandal and Noniare are its main constituents. We already have an EBC minister, Sheela Mandal, who is daughter-in-law of the first OBC Assembly Speaker Dhanik Lal Mandal.”
A JD(U) supply hinted the celebration could embody two or three EBC ministers within the upcoming cabinet enlargement. “We have to give representation to several of EBC sub-groups taking into account geographical regions. Kosi and Mothilanchal belts may send an EBC minister… JD(U)’s politics would rotate around OBC Luv-Kush (Kurmi-Koeri), EBC and Dalits. We already have Jitan Ram Manjhi as our ally,” stated the supply.
Another JD(U) chief stated the BJP aligning with Vikasshil Insaan Party (VIP) Mukesh Sahni as its ally has given the celebration all of the extra urgency to domesticate and consolidate its personal EBC constituency. “EBCs constituted a fair chunk of the 16 per cent votes we got in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. In future, we would further play up Karpoori Thakur symbolism. Thalur’s son Ramnath Thakur has already been the party’s Rajya Sabha MP,” stated a JD(U) chief.