a tectonic shift in Indian political sociology.

 a progressive manipulation of social-democratic ideology and institutions, on the one hand, and a skillful forging of social and political coalitions, on the other.

 Hinduism is not a viable political construct, but also because caste is truly the “March of God on Earth” – the Hegelian characterization of the State.

tempestuous rise of lower caste

 if you can’t be in power, at least manage it. That makes sense 

 the beginning of the end of caste as a political constituency.

 “a tryst with destiny.”