Suraj Yengde

“As much as the constitutionality of the state emphasizes the spreading of social and economic equality and scientific temper, it does not, however, explicitly talk about the unequal stakes inherited by the traditional power brokers. The reconciliation of the horrid past that manifests into the present remains unacknowledged. As a result, the question of reparation and inherited privilege does not feature in the discussions of dominant-caste people. This lack of historical accountability creates a group of self-declared nationalists, religionists, supremacists and merit holders that parade around as pundits proffering distorted versions of Indian society.”
― Suraj Yengde, Caste Matters

“In the midst of an economic crisis, no one is seen campaigning for the nationalization of Indian temples that are the safe havens of priestly wealth as a patriotic sensibility. Even the secular/anti-religion Left Front has kept mum on this important issue. For various reasons, the Brahmin left continues to retain its hegemony.”
― Suraj Yengde, Caste Matters