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Articles by Prof. A. Nageswara Rao

Prof. A. Nageswara Rao heads the Department of Political Science at MANUU, Hyderabad. Formerly with the Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion, his work dissects the intersections of public policy, democratic decentralization, and the structural mechanics of social inclusion in India

Broken Ladders: Why Changing Your God Doesn’t Change Your Caste?

Broken Ladders: Why Changing Your God Doesn’t Change Your Caste?

Even if reservation benefits require deeper study, basic civil rights protections and anti-violence measures must be extended to all Dalits/SCs immediately, regardless of their place of worship.

Prof. A. Nageswara RaoMay 15, 2026