Key Points
Today is the birth centenary of Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakurji, whose relentless pursuit of social justice created a positive impact in the lives of crores of people..
He belonged to one of the most Backward sections of society, the Nai Samaj..
Perhaps one of Karpoorijis most significant contributions to India was his role in strengthening the affirmative action apparatus for the backward classes, with the hope that they were given the representation and opportunities they deserved..
One of the biggest tragedies of our polity has been that barring a few leaders like Karpooriji, the call for social justice was restricted to being a political slogan..
Today, when people from OBC, SC and ST communities are becoming entrepreneurs due to MUDRA loans, it fulfills Karpoorijis vision of economic independence..
