Caste now exists for political purposes and selfish interests: Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has stated that caste now serves selfish and political interests. He noted the traditional occupational basis for caste has vanished. Bhagwat called for a sensitive approach to address caste-based conflicts. He explained politicians seek votes using caste identities, which remain deeply ingrained in society. Electoral considerations drive politicians more than ideology.