| In modern democratic system, there became a great change in the structure of the elites. In a democratic system the legislator constitute the key elite of the society. ‘It is a small minority who plays an exceptionally important role in the political and socio-economic affairs of the state. Caste is one of the important factors in Indian politics. Normally the elites represent the high class or progressive group. Politics is related to the process of power partnership. So it becomes necessary to study the elite class. The theory of elites is important for understanding political structure and political process in any system. Who are the elites and how do they become elites, these are some of the important issues. |