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“Caste in India: When the Past Tries to Rise Amidst Modern Civilization”

  • India's caste system, dividing society into social classes, including the marginalized Dalits, is a persistent issue despite constitutional bans on discrimination since 1950.
  • Concerns are rising over the government's subtle reintroduction of caste through education, employment, and social policies, potentially intensifying existing inequalities.
  • There is a fear that reinforcing the caste system could widen social inequality, legitimize covert discrimination, hinder social mobility, and escalate intergroup tensions, posing threats to national stability.
  • The focus in India should be on inclusive development rather than reviving a divisive social hierarchy if the country aims for progress towards justice and equality.

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