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Introduction

• Vertical: Upper castes try to retain dominance through alliances with lower castes.
• Horizontal: Lower castes organize across villages/regions to challenge dominance (foreshadowing later “Bahujan” politics).

Rajni Kothari and the Paradox of Caste in Indian Politics: Deconstructing Page 15

Chatterjee, P. (1999). A Nation of Brothers and Sisters: The Making of Indian Politics. Delhi: Permanent Black.

4. Significance of this Document

4. Secularization of Caste

Rajni Kothari (1928–2015) was a leading Indian political scientist whose writings deeply influenced understanding of Indian democracy, political institutions, and social cleavages. One major theme in his work is how caste shapes political behavior, party systems, and democratic practice in India. This post summarizes Kothari’s key ideas on caste and politics, explains their contemporary relevance, and suggests ways to use his insights for further study or classroom use. Rajni Kothari Caste In Indian Politics 15.pdf