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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.