Pincer grip of caste continues on democracy, defiance can risk electoral oblivion
His unfiltered embrace of caste politics has ignited fresh controversy, as he publicly hailed his Kamma heritage as the bedrock of his success while admitting that his caste is just a “divine blessing” dictating fate. In dual addresses this year, Rao has positioned the community as a political “lifeline,” urging unity amid accusations that such rhetoric glorifies divisions harmful to societal harmony.