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Suryakant Waghmore
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Who is afraid of the politics of caste?

The promise of a caste census could influence outcomes in the upcoming assembly elections but not do much for the cause of universal welfarism

JD-U workers and supporters celebrate Bihar caste survey report at party office in Patna on Wednesday. (HT photo)
Published on Oct 09, 2023 11:28 PM IST

Adityanath’s meat ban is more caste-based than just a devious political plan

Increasing celebration of vegetarian-purity and purification of the impure castes through vegetarianism helps create a broader Hindu identity with new etiquettes of politeness towards castes considered impure

Given that majority of Hindus are non-vegetarian, how and why is the democratic State anxious of non-vegetarian diet, even eggs?(REUTERS)
Updated on Apr 07, 2017 06:57 PM IST
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