Undoubtedly Khaps have been playing significant role in the social and political field in the life of the people of vast region located in North Western India for long. But with the onset of democracy in India the grass root democratic panchayati Raj institutions have assumed charge to function for the welfare of the villages. Thus either the Khaps activities became dormant or limited to social field only leaving the political moorings of the people as their individual right.
This has led to cut in the influence of the Khap and caste panchayats whose role has been marginalised considerably. However, in recent years there are discernible attempts of the Khaps to re-establish their historical role in politics too especially in the Jat dominated parts of the above mentioned region.
In a recent meeting in Haryana in a meeting of some of the Khap leaders, it was envisaged to come together and decide to favour only one political party. It is to be seen whether all other Khaps across Haryana and also in other states of India would endorse the suggestion or not.
A big debate on the issue seems to be in offing among the Khaps themselves. The views of the members of the site are invited on the issue.