CASTE AND COMMUNITY-BASED POLITICS: A CASE STUDY OF KARNATAKA
Keywords:
Caste, politics, Karnataka,community,IndiaAbstract
Caste and community-based politics have been defining features of Indian political dynamics.This paper examines the role of caste and community in shaping political behavior and policy-making in Karnataka. By analyzing historical, social, and political contexts, the study
evaluates the interplay between caste identities and electoral outcomes in Karnataka. The case study method provides an in-depth exploration of key political events, party strategies,and their implications for governance and social equity.
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