Kumar belongs to oppressed lower caste
(NEWSER) - India’s otherwise divided parliament unanimously hailed the appointment of the nation’s first female speaker today, the BBC reports. Meira Kumar, 64, is the daughter of a renowned politician and a longtime member of the Congress party, victorious in recent general elections. She’s also from a lower-caste community that has long faced discrimination, and her selection signals Congress’ support for minorities. More»
