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It deals with the relationship between the caste and politics.that how a caste plays an important role in politics in certain ways...
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Introduction:- caste has been
remained as a very important aspect
of social and political life in India.It is
deeply rooted and ancient features
of the Indian political system.
Duty,and responsibility.
Each state has a definite place in the
social hierarchy.
framers of the Indian constitution
tried to eradicate some of the evils of
the caste system by abolishing the
practices of untouchability.
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In this way, constitution recognises the
caste system and provides reservation
of seats for the SCs and STs in the
union parliament and the state
legislative assembly.
Caste and party politics:- caste is
also an important factor of Indian
party system. Some political parties
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Should be able to get support from
a particular caste or castes.
Caste based power politics:- caste
also plays significant role in the
decision – making process. The
party in power always tries best
to win the favour of major caste
Caste and vote politics:- the role of
caste as vote politics can be seen in
the Congress regime.After 1969
congress split, Mrs.Indira Gandhi
also tried to rely upon the support of
backward caste leaders.
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Caste and violence:- caste based
violence very oftenly finds its way
into politics e.g. Difference
between higher caste and lower
caste. Sometimes, these
differences rake the shape of