Violent demonstrations in northwestern India in May left at least 18 dead, as members of the lower Gujjar caste demanded that the government put them into an even lower class, at the bottom of the social ladder (so that they would be eligible for more government benefits). The Gujjars say that being one of the government's "Other Backwards Classes" is unsatisfactory and that they deserve worse. [MSNBC-AP, 5-31-07]
Glad Brass and I only spent $2.77 on the place.
Friday, August 3, 2007
Just bought me a place in Northwest India!
Your Truly, Gil Youngback, Brass Wilkins, Philip Brek, at 4:45 PM
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