Caste Politics in India (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Caste is one among the major factors in politics of India. Independent India has seen intense debates over reverse discrimination, caste-based quotas and reservations. According to a report by Human Rights Watch, "Dalits and indigenous peoples (known as Scheduled Tribes or adivasis) continue to face discrimination, exclusion, and acts of communal violence. Laws and policies adopted by the Indian government provide a strong basis for protection, but are not being faithfully implemented by local authorities." Back in 1950s, B. R. Ambedkar had criticized the use of caste as a political plank. He anticipated the limitations of using caste as a political resource and instead, emphasized on eliminating the concept of caste from the society.