The Curious Trajectory of Caste in West Bengal Politics: Chronicling Continuity and Change

Asian Affairs 2026

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Authors: Biswajit Prasad Hazam
DOI: 10.1080/03068374.2026.2623087
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Abstract

West Bengal has long occupied a distinctive place in discussions of caste and Indian democracy. Unlike much of northern India, where caste has served as a central axis of political mobilisation, Be...

Fields of Study & Subjects

South Asian Studies and Diaspora South Asian Studies and Conflicts Indian Economic and Social Development

Publication details

Journal / source
Asian Affairs
Volume
57
Issue
2
Pages
503–506
Publication date
5 February 2026
Language
EN