Do the ‘caste’ and ‘Vote bank’ factors completely control the election in India?

Do the ‘caste’ and ‘Vote bank’ factors completely control the

1.	Do the ‘caste’ and ‘Vote bank’ factors completely control the election in India?
Answer» No, though it is true that Caste and Vote bank factors control the election to some extent in India. Candidate of the party influence people and appeal on the basis of caste sentiments to get their support. They get support especially from the people who have an orthodox mindset. These people form the ‘Vote Bank’ of that party. But at the same time, there has been tremendous improvement in the way elections are held today. Increase in literacy rate and education levels in society has made many citizens aware of right choices.