The Gujarati people are used to being lead by people of higher caste. According to the people, the higher castes are exposed to basic rights like education so the people are more likely to have education. The people believe that the Dalits are not exposed to education and assume that if they are led by these dalits they will not be benefiting as much as when they are being led by higher caste political leader. The gujarat government has also played its part to ensure that the lower caste people do not always get discriminated and has given them an opportunity to be equal as the rest of the citizens. Despite the actions taken by the government to create a homogenous environment, there is still a long way to go before the people will accept having dalits as their leaders. Although many people have obtained education and are more aware of the dalits, more open-minded and willing to accept the dalits in their community, there are some who still hold on stubbornly to their ancient beliefs and refuse to see or let change take place and let the dalits move forward in society. These people are used to seeing and living by following the caste system for most of their lives and when actions are suddenly taken to bring the lowest caste system up the social ladder, they are not positive towards the change and show criticism and would rather have the old political system back. These are the reasons that are preventing the Gujarati people from accepting Dalits as their ministers.
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