Rajni Kothari's Caste in Indian Politics argues that caste is not a barrier to modernization, but rather a foundational element that enables democratic integration and political mobilization in India. Kothari emphasizes the "politicization of caste," where traditional structures are utilized to gain political power and representation within the secular democratic system. For an academic summary of these concepts, visit Politics for India CSE - IIT Kanpur Book Excerptise: Caste in Indian Politics by Rajni Kothari
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The Enduring Legacy of Rajni Kothari: Understanding Caste in Indian Politics Rajni Kothari's Caste in Indian Politics argues that
Caste, Faction, and Party
So open your PDF. Read the highlighted passages. Argue with them. And then turn to Page 16. Caste as a Political Category Kothari rejected this
Caste as a Political Category
Kothari rejected this. In Caste in Indian Politics, he and his contributors (including Anil Bhatt, D.L. Sheth, and Ghanshyam Shah) demonstrated that caste was undergoing a “secularization.” By Page 15 of the introductory essay, Kothari is already deep into explaining how caste federates rather than fragments Indian society.