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'''Maurya''' is a surname used by [[Kushwaha]] [[caste]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]]. The community called [[Kushwaha]] are also known as [[Koeri]], [[Kachhi (caste)|Kachhi]], Shakya, [[Murao people|Murao]] and [[Saini]] in various parts of the state of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. They are second largest [[Other Backward Castes|OBC]] group in [[Bihar]] and Uttar Pradesh after [[Yadav]]s and are one of the most politically organised peasant community in India after [[Jat]]s, [[Yadav]]s and [[Kurmi]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/report/keshav-maurya-yogis-bjp-challenger/20220131.htm|title= Keshav Maurya: Yogi's BJP Challenger|website=reddif|accessdate=6 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/uttar-pradesh-assembly/keshav-the-rss-home-grown-maurya/article38287711.ece|title=The importance of being Keshav Prasad Maurya in BJP|website=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=16 February 2023|archive-date=16 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230216172123/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/uttar-pradesh-assembly/keshav-the-rss-home-grown-maurya/article38287711.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/amit-shahs-choice-of-up-bjp-chief-to-dampen-nitish-kumars-pitch/articleshow/51771360.cms|title=Amit Shah's choice of UP BJP chief to dampen Nitish Kumar's pitch|website=Economic Times|accessdate=2 January 2023|archive-date=4 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220804222626/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/amit-shahs-choice-of-up-bjp-chief-to-dampen-nitish-kumars-pitch/articleshow/51771360.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bjp-bets-big-on-non-yadav-obcs-in-up-assembly-polls/articleshow/56767069.cms|title=BJP bets big on non-Yadav OBCs in UP Assembly polls|website=The Economic Times|accessdate=18 April 2023|archive-date=28 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428103629/https://m.economictimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bjp-bets-big-on-non-yadav-obcs-in-up-assembly-polls/articleshow/56767069.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In [[Maharashtra]], the [[Mali caste|Mali]] caste is a sub-caste of this community.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2013/columnists/dalits-out-of-fish-ponds.html|title=Dalits out of fish pond|website=The Pioneer|accessdate=5 May 2023}}</ref> In [[Rajasthan]], the community is known by different names like Mali, [[Saini]], Kushwaha and Maurya in different regions. Unlike [[Jat]]s, who have sizeable presence in many assembly constituencies, they are thinly distributed across different constituencies. In 2022-23, they were involved in a [[Reservation in India#Agitations demanding more reservation|quota-stir]] for proper representation in politics and administration of state. An organisation called "Mahatma Phule Brigade" caters to the need of community in the state of Rajasthan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/mali-quota-affidavits-ashok-gehlot-rahul-gandhi-caste-census-8575779/|title=Caught off guard by Mali quota stir before polls, Gehlot invokes Rahul to pitch for caste census|website=Indian express|accessdate=6 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/mali-community-meets-rajasthan-s-obc-commission-to-ask-for-reservation-123050100789_1.html|title=https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/mali-community-meets-rajasthan-s-obc-commission-to-ask-for-reservation-123050100789_1.html|title=Mali community meets Rajasthan's OBC commission, to ask for reservation|website=Business Standard|accessdate=6 May 2023}}</ref> |
'''Maurya''' is a surname used by [[Kushwaha]] [[caste]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]]. The community called [[Kushwaha]] are also known as [[Koeri]], [[Kachhi (caste)|Kachhi]], Shakya, [[Murao people|Murao]] and [[Saini]] in various parts of the state of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. They are second largest [[Other Backward Castes|OBC]] group in [[Bihar]] and Uttar Pradesh after [[Yadav]]s and are one of the most politically organised peasant community in India after [[Jat]]s, [[Yadav]]s and [[Kurmi]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/report/keshav-maurya-yogis-bjp-challenger/20220131.htm|title= Keshav Maurya: Yogi's BJP Challenger|website=reddif|accessdate=6 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/uttar-pradesh-assembly/keshav-the-rss-home-grown-maurya/article38287711.ece|title=The importance of being Keshav Prasad Maurya in BJP|website=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=16 February 2023|archive-date=16 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230216172123/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/uttar-pradesh-assembly/keshav-the-rss-home-grown-maurya/article38287711.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/amit-shahs-choice-of-up-bjp-chief-to-dampen-nitish-kumars-pitch/articleshow/51771360.cms|title=Amit Shah's choice of UP BJP chief to dampen Nitish Kumar's pitch|website=Economic Times|accessdate=2 January 2023|archive-date=4 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220804222626/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/amit-shahs-choice-of-up-bjp-chief-to-dampen-nitish-kumars-pitch/articleshow/51771360.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bjp-bets-big-on-non-yadav-obcs-in-up-assembly-polls/articleshow/56767069.cms|title=BJP bets big on non-Yadav OBCs in UP Assembly polls|website=The Economic Times|accessdate=18 April 2023|archive-date=28 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428103629/https://m.economictimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bjp-bets-big-on-non-yadav-obcs-in-up-assembly-polls/articleshow/56767069.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In [[Maharashtra]], the [[Mali caste|Mali]] caste is a sub-caste of this community.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2013/columnists/dalits-out-of-fish-ponds.html|title=Dalits out of fish pond|website=The Pioneer|accessdate=5 May 2023}}</ref> In [[Rajasthan]], the community is known by different names like Mali, [[Saini]], Kushwaha and Maurya in different regions. Unlike [[Jat]]s, who have sizeable presence in many assembly constituencies, they are thinly distributed across different constituencies. In 2022-23, they were involved in a [[Reservation in India#Agitations demanding more reservation|quota-stir]] for proper representation in politics and administration of state. An organisation called "Mahatma Phule Brigade" caters to the need of community in the state of Rajasthan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/mali-quota-affidavits-ashok-gehlot-rahul-gandhi-caste-census-8575779/|title=Caught off guard by Mali quota stir before polls, Gehlot invokes Rahul to pitch for caste census|website=Indian express|accessdate=6 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/mali-community-meets-rajasthan-s-obc-commission-to-ask-for-reservation-123050100789_1.html|title=https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/mali-community-meets-rajasthan-s-obc-commission-to-ask-for-reservation-123050100789_1.html|title=Mali community meets Rajasthan's OBC commission, to ask for reservation|website=Business Standard|accessdate=6 May 2023}}</ref> In Rajasthan, due to lack of numerical preponderance in assembly constituencies like Jats, they are underrepresented in politics; however, in [[Bihar]], they are a [[dominant caste]], comprising approximately 9 percent of the population of state.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/emperor-ashoka-caught-in-caste-row/articleshow/47363514.cms|title=Emperor Ashoka caught in caste row|website=Times of India|accessdate=6 May 2023}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 11:32, 6 May 2023
Maurya is a surname used by Kushwaha caste in Uttar Pradesh. The community called Kushwaha are also known as Koeri, Kachhi, Shakya, Murao and Saini in various parts of the state of Uttar Pradesh. They are second largest OBC group in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh after Yadavs and are one of the most politically organised peasant community in India after Jats, Yadavs and Kurmis.[1][2][3][4] In Maharashtra, the Mali caste is a sub-caste of this community.[5] In Rajasthan, the community is known by different names like Mali, Saini, Kushwaha and Maurya in different regions. Unlike Jats, who have sizeable presence in many assembly constituencies, they are thinly distributed across different constituencies. In 2022-23, they were involved in a quota-stir for proper representation in politics and administration of state. An organisation called "Mahatma Phule Brigade" caters to the need of community in the state of Rajasthan.[6][7] In Rajasthan, due to lack of numerical preponderance in assembly constituencies like Jats, they are underrepresented in politics; however, in Bihar, they are a dominant caste, comprising approximately 9 percent of the population of state.[8]
Notable people
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- Anil Kumar Maurya, Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Ghorawal Assembly constituency.
- Asha Maurya, Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Mahmoodabad Assembly constituency.
- Ashutosh Maurya, Member of legislative assembly from Bisauli Assembly constituency of Uttar Pradesh.
- Bahoran Lal Maurya, former Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
- Guru Prasad Maurya, Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
- Swami Prasad Maurya; National General Secretary of Samajwadi Party and former Minister in Government of Uttar Pradesh.
- Keshav Prasad Maurya; Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
- Rajendra Kumar Maurya, Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Pratapgarh Assembly constituency.
- Sanghmitra Maurya, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Badaun Lok Sabha constituency.
- Suchismita Maurya, former member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
- Vikramjeet Maurya, former member of Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly from Phaphamau Assembly constituency and former minister in Yogi Adityanath's cabinet.
- Uday Lal Maurya, former Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. (16th Uttar Pradesh Assembly)
- Usha Maurya, Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
- Vijay Maurya, indian actor, writer and director.
- Teddy Maurya, indian actor, writer, director and musician.
See also
References
- ^ "Keshav Maurya: Yogi's BJP Challenger". reddif. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "The importance of being Keshav Prasad Maurya in BJP". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 February 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Amit Shah's choice of UP BJP chief to dampen Nitish Kumar's pitch". Economic Times. Archived from the original on 4 August 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "BJP bets big on non-Yadav OBCs in UP Assembly polls". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 28 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "Dalits out of fish pond". The Pioneer. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "Caught off guard by Mali quota stir before polls, Gehlot invokes Rahul to pitch for caste census". Indian express. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Mali community meets Rajasthan's OBC commission, to ask for reservation". Business Standard. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Emperor Ashoka caught in caste row". Times of India. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
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