Out in the wild.. Politics and Caste in Andhra Pradesh

Caste has always been a core part of the politics in India. This time it is different, every one is embracing it openly. Merit and qualifications have never been the criteria in politics, but this time political parties are openly pitching caste as the criteria for the selection of candidate in the name of 'Social Justice'.

Should this development be taken as a progression from 2 rich castes ruling the state? or is this a regression to accepting caste as a qualification?

Allocation of Parliament Seats by the three major Alliances for 2009 General Elections. 

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CongressTelugu DesamPraja Rajyam

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BC101214

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SC877

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ST333

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OC201612

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Minorities146

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