PANCHAYATI RAJ IN INDIA. — sociology STD 12 Arts — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ArtssociologyPANCHAYATI RAJ IN INDIA.2 Marks
Question
Where does casteism get encouraged in Panchayati Raj?
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Answer
In Panchayat elections, different castes field candidates on the basis of their strength.
Caste backing is also crucial for winning elections.
Thus, a candidate with a large number of castes, though weaker in personal qualifications than another candidate, promises to prioritize caste interests in elections and bring caste forward in order to gain the support of caste members.
He also tries to maintain the interests of the caste in order to maintain his position after being elected.
Thus in the Panchayati Raj, casteism is encouraged in the villages.
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