International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

The Political Dynamics of Caste Census in India: Its Impact on Electoral Strategies

The implementation of a caste census in India brings about significant social effects and political results together with electoral consequences. India did not continue caste-based statistical enumeration following independence except for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, yet present-day calls for caste count surveys have sparked extensive discussions about its requirements and effects and practical value. The research presents an analysis of the political factors affecting the caste census together with its effects on electoral approaches. The research analyses past patterns together with political positions regarding caste enumeration together with the methods political parties use caste data for electoral mobilisation. The research examines how results from the caste census affect the formation of candidate alliances based on caste and the use of vote-bank strategies and selection of political candidates. The research analyses the socioeconomic effects of caste-based governance on policies designed for affirmative action as well as reservation allocation systems and welfare resource distribution.