Political Philosophies

Yes. I agree with the notion that caste and religion has become the major key to influence elections in India. A country with such a wide and rich cultural heritage has successfully accommodated people from different cultures and religions. But since the last few years, it has become evident that the people in the center along with the parties contesting elections have been using religion indirectly to contest in the election campaigns. However, it is a rule that one cannot use the name of any religion for the promotion of any ideology during the election campaign. But it’s been clear that the people in the country have been paying no attention to the rules and regulations. Political parties have been using strategies like candidate selection and campaign promises that pertain to people belonging to specific religious groups to appeal to them and to secure their votes. Many issues which often go parallel with caste and religion can influence voter behaviour and choices as well. One major thing that a person can do while casting their vote is that they should think clearly about the developments any specific party has done in their locality or village or town and then accordingly cast their votes. The biased practice of political leaders to secure votes in the name of religion and caste has often been criticised for leading to divisions and further developmental issues in the country. Thus, painting a dented image of the Indian democracy on the international platforms. Hence, it is correct to say that caste and religion has become the major key to influence elections in India.