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Why does caste remain such a controversial issue today? What do you think was the most important movement against caste in colonial times?

The issue of caste today:

1. Many people have biases of caste systems even today.


2. It is a highly political issue now because of reservations given to SCs, STs and OBCs. This has caused agitations.


3. The most important movement could be the Ambedkar’s fight for reservations as it ensured that Dalits have a place in the decision making bodies of the government.


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