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PunjabsDalitspower politics with the purse

For generations, caste hierarchy in rural Punjab was written into societys architecture, much like in other parts of India. GuruGharinChakHakim village ofPhagwarais seen as a symbol of rising social, economic, religious, and political assertiveness of theDalits, findsVikasVasudeva. With Punjabs Assembly election early next year, all the political parties in the fray are wooing this group that is approximately one-third of the population

2 Aug 2026 9:28 am