The Caste Census: Conversation with Professor Ajay Gudavarthy

In this session of the InterLinked podcast, Tanish Srivastava is in conversation with Professor Ajay Gudavarthy, who is a renowned figure in the Indian political landscape, has authored books around topics of political and societal significance and is now an associate professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University. This session explores the history, present and the future of the caste census in India, discussing the political discourse around the Caste Census, its significance, political implications and logistics. They discuss the results of the recent census conducted in Bihar, the current political implications and what a nation-wide caste census could lead to in terms of reservation, political discourse and socioeconomic development. They talk about the history, present and the future of the caste census in India.