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> India will only be a true democracy when Hinduism, which manifests in the caste system and brahmanic supremacy, will be annihilated.

I have no words.


Does the caste system still exist in India?


Yes. Many will deny it and say the new generation practices it less. If there is a decrease it is minimal.

It gets really bad when it is exported. See the recent HN post (or actual court case) re caste discrimination https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24552047.


Yes, very much. Locally in northern india higher castes like Jatt Brahmin are vocal & expressive about their higher caste. Same in central & other parts of India.



I feel like there's an entire side to this story that isn't being captured.


> India will only be a true democracy when Hinduism, which manifests in the caste system and brahmanic supremacy, will be annihilated.

Your hatred for Hinduism is shocking! I am utterly disappointing to read this in HN (a tech news discussion). Just for your info, all people regardless of religions have caste in India including Sikhs, Chritsians and muslims . Define "brahmanic supremacy". Brahmins are a group of people living by conducting temple rituals and they are mostly poor. The politicians are using religion as a weapon for increasing their votes. Can we stop using religion when discussing here ?

References: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/are-brahmins-today-s-da...


Every dominant religion oppresses. In India, Hinduism takes that honor.


Every dominant majority oppresses - doesn't have to be religion - see China.


I guess then its high time, governments hand over control of Hindu temples.


Shall we correct it to "Every dominant ideology oppresses"?. What religion is doing oppression in China?




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