IDENTITY CONFLICT AMONG DALIT IN THE POLITICAL SYSTEM OF INDIA.

On the 15thAugust 1947, India got her independence after a long prolonged struggle. During this freedom movement all castes, religion directly or indirectly participated and sympathized with struggle for freedom. Even Scheduled Castes also played important role in freedom struggle. Several Dalit leaders especially from South India also concentrated on the social and political awaking, besides attainment of socio-political rights. And now the political consciousness among Scheduled Castes is so high in comparison to their past that they know their political rights and do not take things themselves lying down. Parallel to others in fact they assert their political demands. They are also divided into several political groups. Interestingly they have been observed to be well informed about the qualities of a political party. They also know which of the political parties is likely to work their interest. And that is why they do not believe in one party or one political leader, but believe in different political parties and leaders. So those have become more opportunistic. Now Scheduled Caste has become new political identity.