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Caste and the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
Caste emerged as a central theme in the fiercely contested 2024 general elections in India.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a key player in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), espoused a vision of Hindu caste integration under a shared religious identity.
In contrast, the Indian National Developmental Democratic Alliance (INDIA) prioritized caste as a cornerstone of social justice, advocating for representation and welfare policies that acknowledged the enduring influence of caste in perpetuating inequalities.
Both alliances positioned themselves as champions of India's diverse caste landscape, seeking to secure the support of various caste groups across the country.
The outcome of the election hinged upon the success of these competing strategies and their ability to mobilize voters along caste lines.