In Pakistan, sweeper jobs are ‘culturally’ reserved for non-Muslims like Hindus and Christians but perhaps for the first time, Shias have also made the cut in the ‘non-Muslim’ list. Interestingly enough there is a separate mention of Balmikis for the job which is in line with the current policy of Pakistan on the census where Schedule Caste is […]
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Hindu consolidation defeats caste politics in Uttar Pradesh
While writing this, there is a sense of relief as it has become clear that the age of caste politics is dying a slow and groveling death thanks to the results of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Nothing can beat the feeling of euphoria that comes from knowing that the people have put development before such […]