Analysis | Sharp divisions, landlessness, indifference lead to paucity of strong Scheduled Caste leadership in Punjab
The Hindu
The highest Scheduled Caste population among the States in India is fragmented and wants for better representation
Punjab is the State with the highest percentage of Scheduled Caste population in India at nearly 32%, yet the community has not seen the emergence of strong leaders across key political parties. Sharp caste divisions within the SCs, landlessness, and indifference in political parties are among the key deterrents to their rise.
Ahead of the 2022 Assembly election, the Congress party’s electoral strike in appointing an brought the community back into focus in Punjab’s political arena.
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