In Tamil Nadu, streets are being renamed, colonies removed from records, and institutions stripped of caste-linked titles. But this isn’t just about changing labels — it’s about power, memory, and a society trying to dismantle centuries of caste discrimination. The question is: can changing names really challenge entrenched caste power?
Watch: Why Tamil Nadu is removing caste names from streets, villages, and schools | Focus Tamil Nadu
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