Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Gujarat's Shift Back to Caste Politics
Gujarat, a state in India, has been known for its focus on development and governance in recent years.
However, there is a growing trend of returning to caste-based politics.
The opposition, which has been out of power for a long time, is trying to bring back caste issues to the forefront to create instability and gain power.
This is happening despite the state's history of focusing on development and economic growth.
The opposition believes that by highlighting caste issues, they can create dissatisfaction among different communities and weaken the current government.
This shift is evident in various recent events and disputes in the state.
Gujarat has historically focused on development and governance, moving away from caste politics.
The opposition is now trying to bring back caste issues to create instability and gain power.
Recent events, such as the Ambaji Temple Trust dispute and a land scam, have been given a caste overlay.
The opposition believes that focusing on caste issues is their only route to power in the next decade.
The current government is trying to counter these efforts by maintaining a focus on development and governance.
- Who
- Political figures and opposition in Gujarat
- What
- Shift back to caste politics after a decade of development-centric governance
- When
- Recent years, with efforts intensifying after the 2022 elections
- Where
- Gujarat, India
- Why
- Opposition's strategy to gain power by focusing on caste issues
- State
- Gujarat
- Historical Context
- Madhavsinh’s “KHAM” theory
- Political Shift
- From development to caste politics
- Opposition Strategy
- Focus on caste issues to gain power
- Recent Elections
- BJP won 156 seats in 2022
- Current Trend
- Efforts to destabilize government through caste issues
- Examples of Caste Overlay
- Ambaji Temple Trust dispute, land scam in Surendranagar
- Opposition's Goal
- To create dissatisfaction among communities