Delve into the critical dynamics of caste, state, and democracy in North India. This seminal work dissects how various caste groups seek political and social recognition, analyzing their pathways to influence and the challenges of marginalization within India’s democratic framework. Gain a profound understanding of civil society’s role and democracy’s substantive dimensions. An indispensable resource for scholars, students of Indian politics and sociology, policymakers, and activists invested in social exclusion and development studies in India.