Reservation policies in India were created as a ladder toward social equality, especially for marginalized communities. However, upper-caste groups have long tried to misinterpret and undermine this system due to a sense of superiority. These groups have even spread fake data, stirred up protests, and created misleading narratives to challenge reservation. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar introduced reservation with the goal of ensuring equal opportunity, but right-wing politics often complicates this, especially with tactics that intimidate and isolate minority groups by twisting religious interpretations and enforcing discrimination.
This deep-rooted social division affects all levels of Indian society, including local governance. In many villages and Panchayats, caste-based power struggles continue to prevent true representation and access to resources for marginalized groups. The Tamil movie Nandhan highlights this issue, portraying the reality of caste oppression and slavery still present in many rural areas. The film reveals how, despite legal protections, many marginalized communities still face oppression, limited by a system that resists genuine equality
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