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Political science

Caste in Indian

politics

Topic:-

Caste in Indian

politics

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.

1. Caste and Indian constitution:- The

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

Cont...

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

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