Question

Explain the impact of casteism in indian politics

Answer 1

Caste-based mobilisation. Recent evidence suggests that the influence of caste has been declining. Rather than a long-established, unchanging institution, caste is subject to political influence. Changes in political leadership throughout the history of India have led to changes in the structure of the caste system.

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Answer 2

Castesim is rooted in the belief that caste is the sole basis of social community. Caste can take various forms in politics. (I) negative aspects: a) while choosing candidates, parties keep in mind the caste composition of the electorate. b) when governments are formed political parties usually take care that representatives of different castes and tribes find a place in it. c) some political parties are known to favour some caste and seen as their representatives.
(II) positive aspects: a) universal adult franchise and the principle of one-person one-vote compelled political leaders to gain the political support. b) no party wins the vote of all voters of caste or community. c) the ruling party and the sitting MP or MLA frequently lose elections in our country. This could not be possible if all caste and communities were frozen in their political preferences.

Caste is an important factor in electoral politics, but it is not only the determining factor to win. People's own perception and economic difference between same caste also play a major role.