Kothari, R. (1970). Caste in Indian Politics. Delhi: Orient Blackswan.
The rise of caste-based political parties, the implementation of Mandal Commission recommendations, and the continuing debates over affirmative action policies all unfold within the framework that Kothari helped establish. As one recent analysis concluded, "the politicization of caste in India has shaped the nature of Indian politics to a great extent". Rajni Kothari Caste In Indian Politics 15.pdf