Kothari, Rajni, ed. Caste in Indian Politics . New Delhi: Orient Longman, 1970. (See especially [relevant chapter/page 15]).
– His solo-authored classic. Chapter 3 or 4 often deals directly with caste. “Page 15” in this book (depending on edition) falls early in the second chapter, where he introduces the concept of the “Congress System” and its caste underpinnings. Rajni Kothari Caste In Indian Politics 15.pdf
Kothari rejected this. In Caste in Indian Politics , he and his contributors (including Anil Bhatt, D.L. Sheth, and Ghanshyam Shah) demonstrated that caste was undergoing a “secularization.” By Page 15 of the introductory essay, Kothari is already deep into explaining how caste federates rather than fragments Indian society. Kothari, Rajni, ed
For those interested in accessing Rajni Kothari's work, "Caste in Indian Politics" is available for download in PDF format from various online sources, including: (See especially [relevant chapter/page 15])
Rajni Kothari argued that caste is not a dying relic of tradition but a that has shaped modern Indian democracy. Instead of politics destroying caste, caste has politicized itself — transforming into a key vehicle for political mobilization, representation, and competition.