Effects of casteism on politics

Effects of Casteism on politics:

1. Since independence our democratic system is affected by the virus of hatred and casteism. It's roots are grown so deep that it is becoming almost impossible to uproot it. On the other hand, Political parties are not paying any attention to sort out this problem as it is busy with focussing to attract more and more votes..
2. The menance of Casteism and its negative impact on politics is on the increase, The caste-based politics parties have changed the whole democratic system into a voteyard.
3. It is a myopic concept. It refers to superiority and inferiority and further closes already divided castelines. Its interpretation of politics is not based on the principle of merit. It places caste interests ahead of political principles. Basically in the name of caste merit and quality are generally ignored.
4. It cannot be gainsaid that Castes have been changed into the votebank ghettos. The system of casteism has become the bone of our democratic system. Political equations are controlled by caste calculus.

The caste factor is an important factor of electoral politics in India. All political parties give great weightage to the caste factor in selecting their candidates, in allocating constituencies to their candidates and in canvassing support for their nominees in the election.