AHINDA

AHINDA (A Kannada acronym for Alpasankhyataru or minorities, Hindulidavaru or backward classes, and Dalitaru or Dalits) is a Political terminology coined by the Karnataka state's first backward leader Devraj Urs, AHINDA has been reinvigorated by Siddaramaiah.[1][2]

There are two explanations regarding the motives behind AHINDA. Firstly, it is a challenge to the continuing dominant caste hegemony in Karnataka politics. Secondly, it is a non-political social movement aimed at pursuing the cause of social justice to the oppressed classes.[3]

History

Conferences

Notable leaders

Criticism

See also

References

  1. Sharma, Supriya. "In Karnataka, it is Congress party's AHINDA versus BJP's Hindutva". Scroll.in.
  2. Wallace, Paul (7 July 2015). "India's 2014 Elections: A Modi-led BJP Sweep". SAGE Publications India via Google Books.
  3. M.H, Dr Prahalladappa. "Emerging Political Leadership Of Backward Classes In Karnataka". Lulu.com via Google Books.


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