Modi's Vision for a Unified, Caste-Taboo-Free India: Balancing Equity, Unity, and Historical Harmony
Modi's Vision for a Unified, Caste-Taboo-Free India: Balancing Equity, Unity, and Historical Harmony India’s social fabric, encompassing over 4,600 social groups (2011 Socio-Economic and Caste Census), is a vibrant tapestry of cultural heritage, community resilience, and identity. Rooted in ancient scriptures, the concepts of jati (kinship-based communities), caste (a colonial construct), and varna (spiritual qualities) have shaped its history, evolving across Hindus, Jains, Muslims, Christians, and Sikhs. Historically, caste was a fluid, integrative force, fostering harmony until colonial policies, missionary agendas, and divisive politics turned it into a source of discord. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is redefining caste as a unifying tool for social justice, leveraging a historic caste census announced on April 30, 2025, and transformative welfare schemes. Grounded in Deen Dayal Upadhyay’s “Antyodaya” philosophy—uplifting ...
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