Casteism

There are many castes, sub-castes and communities in India. The caste system in India is mainly divided among four classes, viz, the Brahmins, the kshatriyas, the Vaishyas, and the Sudras.

The backward classes like aboriginal tribes (Adivasi) and untouchables (Harijan) form a great chunk of our population.

Divided the Indian society: Casteism and untouchability are the most dangerous elements that have divided the great Indian society from the remote past.

Hurdle for National growth and development: The caste-ridden society fails to become an effective instrument of national growth, solidarity and development.

Threat for National Integration: Casteism in political sphere is still more harmful to the cause of national integration.

Threat for democracy: Elections which are the very essence of a democratic process are vitiated by casteism.

Conclusion: Removal of untouchability and doing away with narrow casteist feelings figure prominently in the Gandhian scheme of constructive programme.

We took a vow to root out the evils of caste system and untouchablity from our soil. Hatred among different communities and castes should be forthwith removed. Then only national integration will be a reality.