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'''Shakya''' is an Indian surname |
'''Shakya''' is an Indian surname and is part of the broader [[Kushwaha]] community including other surnames like [[Maurya (surname)|Maurya]], [[Kachhi (caste)|Kachhi]] and Saini, who collectively assert descent from Kusha, a son of the [[avatar]] of [[Vishnu]], [[Rama]]. This caste group is considered as one of the most numerous [[Other Backward Class|OBC ]]<nowiki/>castes in the states of [[Uttar Pradesh]] and [[Bihar]]. It is estimated that they are distributed across the states, in almost all assembly constituencies.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/swami-prasad-maurya-7-things-about-former-bsp-leader-who-is-creating-ripples-before-up-polls/294252/|title=Swami Prasad Maurya: 7 things about former BSP leader who is creating ripples before UP polls|website=Financial Express|accessdate=20 May 2023|quote= Maurya belongs to the biggest caste group among OBCs after Yadavs and Kurmis. Known by the surnames Kachhi, Maurya, Kushwaha, Saini and Shakya, this group is present in most assembly seats from east to west UP.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://m.timesofindia.com/city/lucknow/uttar-pradesh-elections-swami-prasad-maurya-says-no-intention-to-go-back-to-bjp-court-issues-arrest-warrant/articleshow/88859005.cms|title=Uttar Pradesh elections: Swami Prasad Maurya says no intention to go back to BJP; court issues arrest warrant|website=Times of India|accessdate=20 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/politics/haryana-govt-adds-kushwaha-keori-maurya-castes-to-bc-list-113110500659_1.html|title=Haryana government adds Kushwah, Koeri, Maurya caste to Backward Caste list|accessdate=20 May 2023|website=Business Standard}}</ref> In Uttar Pradesh, they have preponderance in [[Etah Lok Sabha constituency]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/agra/shakya-a-spent-force-who-has-not-been-active-in-politics-for-10-yrs-says-etah-mp/articleshow/68471155.cms|title=Suraj Singh Shakya a spent force in politics, says Etah MP|website=Times of India|accessdate=20 May 2023}}</ref> |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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Revision as of 20:36, 21 June 2023
Shakya is an Indian surname and is part of the broader Kushwaha community including other surnames like Maurya, Kachhi and Saini, who collectively assert descent from Kusha, a son of the avatar of Vishnu, Rama. This caste group is considered as one of the most numerous OBC castes in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. It is estimated that they are distributed across the states, in almost all assembly constituencies.[1][2][3] In Uttar Pradesh, they have preponderance in Etah Lok Sabha constituency.[4]
Notable people
- Mahadeepak Singh Shakya, five times Member of Indian Parliament from Etah Lok Sabha constituency.
- Sushil Kumar Shakya, Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Amritpur Assembly constituency.
- Dharmendra Kumar Singh Shakya, Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Shekhupur Assembly constituency.
- Sinod Kumar Shakya, former Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Dataganj Assembly constituency.
- Vinay Shakya, former Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Bidhuna Assembly constituency.
- Raghuraj Singh Shakya, former Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Etawah Assembly constituency.
- Harish Shakya, Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Bilsi Assembly constituency.
- Mamtesh Shakya, former Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Patiyali Assembly constituency.
References
- ^ "Swami Prasad Maurya: 7 things about former BSP leader who is creating ripples before UP polls". Financial Express. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
Maurya belongs to the biggest caste group among OBCs after Yadavs and Kurmis. Known by the surnames Kachhi, Maurya, Kushwaha, Saini and Shakya, this group is present in most assembly seats from east to west UP.
- ^ "Uttar Pradesh elections: Swami Prasad Maurya says no intention to go back to BJP; court issues arrest warrant". Times of India. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Haryana government adds Kushwah, Koeri, Maurya caste to Backward Caste list". Business Standard. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Suraj Singh Shakya a spent force in politics, says Etah MP". Times of India. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
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