Bharat me Rajneetik Vikas ka Prashan: Ek Sameeksha (Anya Pichhda Varg, Anoosoochit Jati-Janjati ke Pratinidhiyon ki Sahbhagita ke Vishesh Sandarbh me) The Question of Political Development in India: A Review (With Special Reference to the Participation of Representatives from Other Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes)

Abstract

The origin of politics in India is considered to be centuries old, as evidence of political practices can be found even during the times of the Ramayana and Mahabharata. When the British arrived in India, the development of politics accelerated, and on observing the 18th century, traces of Indian politics can be seen, such as the establishment of the Brahmo Samaj, the British India Society, etc. After our country gained independence, the framework of Indian politics was prepared according to the Indian Constitution, and a democratic system was adopted for forming governments at both the central and state levels.
Before independence and at the time when the Constitution was implemented, politics was pursued only by those who sincerely wanted to serve the nation and society. However, gradually, as time changed, politics also underwent significant changes. Looking at the present scenario, it appears that politics has now been limited to nepotism and favoritism. Politicians who once attain a ministerial position often bring their family members into politics with the intention that, after them, their own relatives should continue to hold such positions.
As a result, even today, the participation of representatives from the Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Castes (SC), and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in Indian politics is minimal. In most cases, people belonging to OBC, SC, and ST communities still lack sufficient economic prosperity, due to which they are unable to bear the enormous expenses of elections. Another reason is that they are not in a position to effectively counter nepotism and favoritism.
Through this research paper, the researcher has attempted to study the reasons behind the lack of participation of OBC, SC, and ST communities in Indian politics, as well as possible measures to address these issues.