Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Social justice, caste inequality, regional disparitiesMains: GS Paper 2 — Social Justice, Governance, InequalityEssay/Ethics: Equity vs growth, inclusion Why in News? An editorial highlights that while southern states in India are often seen as economically and socially advanced, they continue to face deep internal inequalities, particularly along caste…