Archive · 11 Aug 2025
BC Samaj Honors Shiv Shankar on Birth Anniversary
BC Samaj remembered P. Shiv Shankar, a former minister and lawyer, on his birthday.
He was important for helping the Backward Classes get reservations, like setting aside spots in schools and jobs.
People said he was like a leader for fairness and that he helped protect the Mandal Commission, which was all about making sure everyone had a fair chance.
He also made a law to stop politicians from switching sides and helped Indira Gandhi.
People from different groups came together to honor him.
BC Samaj paid tributes to P. Shiv Shankar on his birth anniversary.
Shiv Shankar was lauded as a 'pillar of social justice' for championing BC reservations.
He played a key role in safeguarding the Mandal Commission report.
Shiv Shankar introduced the Anti-Defection Law and supported Indira Gandhi during the Emergency.
Leaders from various caste associations and BC student unions garlanded his portrait at the commemorative event.
- Who
- BC Samaj and various leaders.
- What
- BC Samaj paid tributes to former Union Minister and jurist P. Shiv Shankar on his birth anniversary.
- When
- On his birth anniversary.
- Where
- Mahabubnagar, at the BC Samaj erstwhile district office.
- Why
- To commemorate his contributions to social justice and the BC community.
- Event
- Birth Anniversary Tribute
- Person
- P. Shiv Shankar
- Role
- Former Union Minister and Jurist
- Key Contribution
- Securing BC Reservations
- Location
- Mahabubnagar