His removal comes after Francis spoke of the "backwardness" of some US Catholic church leaders.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67390366?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

It reveals the backwardness of our politicians and exposes our ignorance of the true meaning of democracy.

Source: https://www.opinionnigeria.com/i-would-have-sued-kano-state-government-for-demolitions-by-muhammad-yasin-yahaya/

Moreover, the current political, social, and economic backwardness of most Middle Eastern states renders them incapable of challenging the West militarily––as Israel has shown in three victorious defensive wars against larger coalitions of Muslim states.

Source: https://www.frontpagemag.com/the-wests-long-demonization-of-israel/

Speaking at the second OBC Elgar rally at Hingoli, Bhujbal said, “I want to tell the state Backward Classes Commission (BCC) that survey of Maratha community alone cannot be done to prove its social backwardness.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/kunbi-certificates-marathas-shinde-committee-demands-bhujbal-9043444/

The backwardness and poverty that have become the character of Nigeria are the manifestations of Igbophobia or the orchestrated marginalization and alienation of the Igbo from the centres of power.

Source: https://pointblanknews.com/pbn/news/ohanaeze-decries-killing-of-igbo-youths-in-south-east/

The dominant narrative presented is one of backwardness, bigotry and decline.

Source: https://sluggerotoole.com/2023/05/29/a-response-to-andy-pollaks-post-about-the-southern-media/