Advantages :
(i) It gives disadvantaged groups the opportunity to demand a share in power and decision- making.
(ii) Many political parties take up the issue of ending caste discrimination.
(iii) Measures for uplifting the status of the backward castes will be undertaken.
Disadvantages :
(i) Caste-based politics diverts attention from main issues such as **, *****, etc.
(ii) Caste based politics leads to tensions, conflicts and ****.
