Dalits, OBCs & Reservation: Why Were They At The Centre of Political Slugfest This Election

Lok Sabha Election 2024: What dominated this election season was not 'Mangalsutra', 'Ghusbaithiye' or 'Bhains' but the debate around reservation. How did the conversation around reservation find its way into BJP's Narendra Modi and Congress' Rahul Gandhi's speeches. We trace the first instance when it was mentioned and a history of reservation in India and student politics. We also find out if mainstream political parties have found space at leadership positions for the Dalits & the OBCs. Listen to what the political experts at The Indian Express have to say.