Tamil nadu caste list

With the Dominant backward castes offered only lukewarm support to the DMK alliance. In southern Tamil Nadu, a majority of the Thevar vote (55%) was won by the AIADMK alliance, with only two of every 10 voters supporting the DMK-led front (19%).In the north, the AIADMK alliance, along with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), secured a majority (54%) of Vanniyar votes. Parts of northern Tamil Nadu also saw a polarisation of the Mudaliar and Vanniyar votes in AIADMK alliance’s favour. However, for both social groups, it was not a sweep for the AIADMK, as the DMK coalition got at least four out of every 10 votes. Tamil Nadu Assembly elections | The impact of social factors The Dalit vote for the DMK-led coalition helped them consolidate in the north and offset the loss of the Vanniyar and Mudaliar support. In the west, the Gounder vote was firmly with the AIADMK front (59%). Here, the support of Arunthathiyar Dalits (68%), for the DMK alliance helped it garner votes and slash the winning margins for the AIADMK front. The support of the Nadars, the Devendrakula Velalars, and Christians helped the DMK-led coalition in the South.

7: Disclaimer: The primary source for the data used for these reports is the sworn affidavits provided by the candidates themselves. Sheer volume of data that has to be read from the affidavits that are often poorly scanned and the lightening speed at which these reports have to be brought out makes it quite difficult to ensure accuracy of every bit of data. In case of any discrepancy in our reports vis a vis the original affidavit of any candidate, the original affidavit should be considered accurate. If you notice any discrepancies between affidavit and our report kindly let us know and we will fix them on our end as soon as possible.

Overview of the prevalence and impact of the caste system among South Asian Christian communities The caste system among South Asian Christians often reflects stratification by sect, location, and the Regions [ ] Kerala ( [ ] The In the colonial period, many lower castes were converted to Christians by the European Missionaries but the new converts were not allowed to join the Goa ( [ ] In However, the converted Hindus retained a variation of their caste status based on patrilineal descent from their previous caste affiliations. The new converts were lumped into new Catholic castes. All Brahmin subcastes ( Chardos formed a new caste Gauddos. Sudirs, equivalent to [ ] In northern parts of There were a number of conversions from various forward castes in Sindh [ ] In the province of Tamil Nadu [ ] Majority of Christians in the state hail from the The Nadars of TamilNad.. that a Christian Nadar would enter into a marital alliance with a Hindu Nadar but never with a Christian of another caste and that they would dine with their Hindu brethren but never with a person of their own faith who was beneath them in the social scale. As per a native pastor, "Caste sticks to the people as closely as their skins. The blood of caste was thicker than the spirit of religion." Nepal [ ] In Under the law [ ] Indian law does not provide benefits for Scheduled Caste Christians; however, Christians have been advocating for the same rights given to Hindu, Some Christians also oppose the proposed...

With the Dominant backward castes offered only lukewarm support to the DMK alliance. In southern Tamil Nadu, a majority of the Thevar vote (55%) was won by the AIADMK alliance, with only two of every 10 voters supporting the DMK-led front (19%).In the north, the AIADMK alliance, along with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), secured a majority (54%) of Vanniyar votes. Parts of northern Tamil Nadu also saw a polarisation of the Mudaliar and Vanniyar votes in AIADMK alliance’s favour. However, for both social groups, it was not a sweep for the AIADMK, as the DMK coalition got at least four out of every 10 votes. Tamil Nadu Assembly elections | The impact of social factors The Dalit vote for the DMK-led coalition helped them consolidate in the north and offset the loss of the Vanniyar and Mudaliar support. In the west, the Gounder vote was firmly with the AIADMK front (59%). Here, the support of Arunthathiyar Dalits (68%), for the DMK alliance helped it garner votes and slash the winning margins for the AIADMK front. The support of the Nadars, the Devendrakula Velalars, and Christians helped the DMK-led coalition in the South.

7: Disclaimer: The primary source for the data used for these reports is the sworn affidavits provided by the candidates themselves. Sheer volume of data that has to be read from the affidavits that are often poorly scanned and the lightening speed at which these reports have to be brought out makes it quite difficult to ensure accuracy of every bit of data. In case of any discrepancy in our reports vis a vis the original affidavit of any candidate, the original affidavit should be considered accurate. If you notice any discrepancies between affidavit and our report kindly let us know and we will fix them on our end as soon as possible.

Overview of the prevalence and impact of the caste system among South Asian Christian communities The caste system among South Asian Christians often reflects stratification by sect, location, and the Regions [ ] Kerala ( [ ] The In the colonial period, many lower castes were converted to Christians by the European Missionaries but the new converts were not allowed to join the Goa ( [ ] In However, the converted Hindus retained a variation of their caste status based on patrilineal descent from their previous caste affiliations. The new converts were lumped into new Catholic castes. All Brahmin subcastes ( Chardos formed a new caste Gauddos. Sudirs, equivalent to [ ] In northern parts of There were a number of conversions from various forward castes in Sindh [ ] In the province of Tamil Nadu [ ] Majority of Christians in the state hail from the The Nadars of TamilNad.. that a Christian Nadar would enter into a marital alliance with a Hindu Nadar but never with a Christian of another caste and that they would dine with their Hindu brethren but never with a person of their own faith who was beneath them in the social scale. As per a native pastor, "Caste sticks to the people as closely as their skins. The blood of caste was thicker than the spirit of religion." Nepal [ ] In Under the law [ ] Indian law does not provide benefits for Scheduled Caste Christians; however, Christians have been advocating for the same rights given to Hindu, Some Christians also oppose the proposed...

7: Disclaimer: The primary source for the data used for these reports is the sworn affidavits provided by the candidates themselves. Sheer volume of data that has to be read from the affidavits that are often poorly scanned and the lightening speed at which these reports have to be brought out makes it quite difficult to ensure accuracy of every bit of data. In case of any discrepancy in our reports vis a vis the original affidavit of any candidate, the original affidavit should be considered accurate. If you notice any discrepancies between affidavit and our report kindly let us know and we will fix them on our end as soon as possible.

With the Dominant backward castes offered only lukewarm support to the DMK alliance. In southern Tamil Nadu, a majority of the Thevar vote (55%) was won by the AIADMK alliance, with only two of every 10 voters supporting the DMK-led front (19%).In the north, the AIADMK alliance, along with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), secured a majority (54%) of Vanniyar votes. Parts of northern Tamil Nadu also saw a polarisation of the Mudaliar and Vanniyar votes in AIADMK alliance’s favour. However, for both social groups, it was not a sweep for the AIADMK, as the DMK coalition got at least four out of every 10 votes. Tamil Nadu Assembly elections | The impact of social factors The Dalit vote for the DMK-led coalition helped them consolidate in the north and offset the loss of the Vanniyar and Mudaliar support. In the west, the Gounder vote was firmly with the AIADMK front (59%). Here, the support of Arunthathiyar Dalits (68%), for the DMK alliance helped it garner votes and slash the winning margins for the AIADMK front. The support of the Nadars, the Devendrakula Velalars, and Christians helped the DMK-led coalition in the South.

Overview of the prevalence and impact of the caste system among South Asian Christian communities The caste system among South Asian Christians often reflects stratification by sect, location, and the Regions [ ] Kerala ( [ ] The In the colonial period, many lower castes were converted to Christians by the European Missionaries but the new converts were not allowed to join the Goa ( [ ] In However, the converted Hindus retained a variation of their caste status based on patrilineal descent from their previous caste affiliations. The new converts were lumped into new Catholic castes. All Brahmin subcastes ( Chardos formed a new caste Gauddos. Sudirs, equivalent to [ ] In northern parts of There were a number of conversions from various forward castes in Sindh [ ] In the province of Tamil Nadu [ ] Majority of Christians in the state hail from the The Nadars of TamilNad.. that a Christian Nadar would enter into a marital alliance with a Hindu Nadar but never with a Christian of another caste and that they would dine with their Hindu brethren but never with a person of their own faith who was beneath them in the social scale. As per a native pastor, "Caste sticks to the people as closely as their skins. The blood of caste was thicker than the spirit of religion." Nepal [ ] In Under the law [ ] Indian law does not provide benefits for Scheduled Caste Christians; however, Christians have been advocating for the same rights given to Hindu, Some Christians also oppose the proposed...

Overview of the prevalence and impact of the caste system among South Asian Christian communities The caste system among South Asian Christians often reflects stratification by sect, location, and the Regions [ ] Kerala ( [ ] The In the colonial period, many lower castes were converted to Christians by the European Missionaries but the new converts were not allowed to join the Goa ( [ ] In However, the converted Hindus retained a variation of their caste status based on patrilineal descent from their previous caste affiliations. The new converts were lumped into new Catholic castes. All Brahmin subcastes ( Chardos formed a new caste Gauddos. Sudirs, equivalent to [ ] In northern parts of There were a number of conversions from various forward castes in Sindh [ ] In the province of Tamil Nadu [ ] Majority of Christians in the state hail from the The Nadars of TamilNad.. that a Christian Nadar would enter into a marital alliance with a Hindu Nadar but never with a Christian of another caste and that they would dine with their Hindu brethren but never with a person of their own faith who was beneath them in the social scale. As per a native pastor, "Caste sticks to the people as closely as their skins. The blood of caste was thicker than the spirit of religion." Nepal [ ] In Under the law [ ] Indian law does not provide benefits for Scheduled Caste Christians; however, Christians have been advocating for the same rights given to Hindu, Some Christians also oppose the proposed...