Garima Suvashini

‘Apna vikas’ is the agenda of today’s politicians- Garima Suvashini | Bihar Dialogues 2020

• Bihar elections are heavily impacted by the caste system.
• The state has been suffering from inequality for decades now.
• The wicked politicians fool people into casting their vote to the candidate of their caste, keeping aside the eligibility.
• The agenda of politicians has turned from ‘Desh ka vikas, Apna vikas’ to ‘Apna vikas, Desh ka vikas’.

Chandra Shekhar

We should focus on the development of depressed classes- Chandra Shekhar | Bihar Dialogues 2020

• The caste system is not a new concept instead it is mentioned in the ancient book of Hindus, ‘Manusmriti’.
• Initially, the basis of the caste system was the profession but later it changed to birth.
• Politicians have played a major role in keeping Bihar fastened in the chains of the Caste system.
• The overall development will be the one in which we include the depressed classes also.

Shruti Mishra

Caste of humanity is above all castes- Shruti Mishra | Bihar Dialogues 2020

• ‘Vote and Daughters are given to the same Caste only’ indicates the extent of influence the caste system has on Biharis.
• Candidates play the caste card in every election because they know the public has kept Caste above everything.
• There is no discussion of low illiteracy rate, Education policies, Poor roads, High crime rates during the elections.
• The only Caste a leader should care for is the Caste of humanity.

Dharam Deepak Vishwas

Politicians spreading casteism don’t even develop their own caste-Dharam D Vishwas | Bihar Dialogues 2020

• The caste-based system creates instability in society.
• Depressed classes are often subjected to inequality and heinous crimes.
• Education can be the only solution for eradicating the caste system from our society. (Only education can remove this system.
• The politicians involved in caste-based politics don’t even support their caste. Such politicians are not loyal to anyone.

Hareram Pandey

Caste-system is a deep wound impacting sovereignty and integrity of our nation- Hareram Pandey | Bihar Dialogues 2020

• Caste-based politics is a deep wound impacting the unity of our country.
• The Constitution these politicians take oath of mentions that A leader should focus on overall development and not just a particular section of society
• The misled public sees their development in the leader of their caste.
• If a state’s growth is hindered by such a system, the whole nation suffers.

Manish Kumar Jha

The general public is equally responsible for the caste system- Manish K Jha | Bihar Dialogues 2020

• Unfortunately, the land of great personalities like Buddha and Aryabhatta is cursed with the malpractice of the caste-system.
• Not only politicians but the general public is also accountable for the caste-system. Most households in Bihar treat lower classes as untouchables till date.
• Most of the Dalit children are turned into child labourers and kept deprived of the right to education.
• No discussions on dowry, increased crime rates, and women living in depressing conditions which are some of the major issues of Bihar.

Gaurav Kumar

Politicians have redefined the ‘Divide and Rule’ policy- Gaurav Kumar | Bihar Dialogues 2020

• Caste-based politics resembles Britisher’s policy of ‘Divide and Rule’.
• It has become the major reason for the downfall of once a great land, Bihar.
• The education and health infrastructure of Bihar is dying a slow death but it’s still not included in the election manifestoes.
• The tremendous potential that Bihar’s young generations are holding is going down due to Bihar’s obsession with Caste.

Abhishek Kumar

A party representative is chosen based on the dominant caste in the region- Abhishek Kumar | Bihar Dialogues 2020

• Filthy caste-based politics is adversely affecting Bihar’s development.
• The state-level party alliances during elections are also formed to gain votes of a particular caste.
• During the elections, the representative of a party is chosen based on the dominant caste in a specific region.
• Road accidents, Women safety, National education policy are no more a topic of discussion.

Ashutosh Kumar

Rather than a particular caste, poor sections of the society should be empowered. – Ashutosh Kumar | Bihar Dialogues 2020

• The illustrious past of Bihar is choked by the hands of caste-based politics.
• Every single caste in the state wants the Chief Minister to be of their caste.
• Democracy has lost the battle against caste-based politicians. India is lacking the leadership which talks about Development over Caste.
• Not the Caste, but we should be looking to empower the sections of society living under poverty.

Rupesh Kumar

A true leader fights for people’s rights- Rupesh Kumar | Bihar Dialogues

• A leader is chosen by the public to save people’s rights and not suppress others.
• We know that caste-based politics is a barrier but now the time is to come up with solutions. And the youth needs to play their part.
• There is a need to set up new industries in Bihar to tackle the high unemployment rate.
• Keeping the cast aside we should try to improve the education infrastructure of Bihar, then only we can eradicate this malpractice.

Subham Tiwary

Once famous for Nalanda, Bihar is having the highest illiteracy rate today- Subham Tiwary | Bihar Dialogues 2020

• Bihar is one of the most underdeveloped states in India because of its prevalent caste-system.
• Candidates chosen based on caste are the main reason for corruption in Bihar’s government bodies.
• What is the reason behind a state once famous for its world-class universities like Nalanda, having the highest illiteracy rate today?
• In the conflict of different castes, the public has also forgotten the real questions standing ahead of Bihar’s development.

JUDGES

Mr. Digpal Bahadur

Only politicians are not responsible for spreading casteism: Mr. Digpal Bahadur | Bihar Dialogues 2020

• We should try to develop a habit of looking at deeper aspects of the problems.
• Everything has a positive aspect. We should learn to use things for the benefit of mankind.
• Only politicians are responsible for spreading casteism is not true, but it’s we the people who bring caste into politics.
• Bihar’s youth needs to come forward and take control.

Mr. Ravi Kumar

Educated leaders are the need of the hour: Mr. Ravi Kumar | Bihar Dialogues 2020

• The frustration in today’s Bihari youth is much needed to sow the seeds of change in Bihar.
• The famous quote ‘Ye desh hai tumhara, neta tumhi ho kal ke’ is not taught to the youngsters now.
• Uneducated leaders are a big threat to our nation. It’s our responsibility to stop them from coming into power.
• Education is the only way to maintain equilibrium in our society.