Question

Discuss the role of 'Caste' in Indian Politics.

Answer 1

Caste plays a very important role in elections and voting. Political parties select their candidates on the basis of caste composition in the constituency. The voting in elections and mobilization of political support from top to bottom moves on the caste lines. Political bargaining is also done on the caste lines.

Answer 2

This means how caste affects politics.
Parties choose candidate from a particular caste to win majority.
Universal adult franchise has made the leaders to work for people of all caste.
People mobilise support on the basis of caste.
Certain people stick to one party and support them.