Author: Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd

Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd is an Indian political theorist, writer and a Dalit rights activist. He writes in both English and Telugu languages. His main domain of study and activism is the annihilation of caste.

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Caste And Census: The Roadmap To A More Equal India

Small crowd gathers in front of an Indian temple at night lightning ceremonial torches.
October 25, 2024, Tirupathy, Andhra Pradesh: Indians from all castes come to worship in the Tirupati temple in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Seshadri Sukumar/ZUMA Press Wire

Reservation is not the cause of caste — it is a consequence. Without dismantling caste-based discrimination, even reservations cannot create a level playing field.

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