Arjun Singh and Caste Based Reservations
Written on May 16, 2008 by Sid
I’m not sure what Mr. Arjun Singh was thinking when he championed all this brouhaha on caste based reservations.
Alright, we know India has a history of caste based discrimination. However, the current reality is that with advances in technology, economy and education caste based reservations simply have no place. Yes, we could create a pool for economically challenged individuals, however, why reserve based on caste? Many people of the so called upper castes are dirt poor. Vice versa, many people of the so called lower castes are stinking rich. Then why, I ask, does Mr. Singh continue to push the case?
He has succeeded in large part with his misguided cause and for a country which needs unification and eradications of castes and creed more than anything, has lent a large helping hand towards creating a further divide.
The other absurdity is that along with reservations, minimum qualifications for academic courses are lowered too. So, if you belong to a lower caste, you can gain entry into professional courses with lower marks as opposed to general entry students. You can get away with lower physical qualities if you’re seeking to join the paramilitary forces. So, the next time you go to a doctor, ask him if his place in medical college was because of his caste or his academic performance.
- Sid
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I am sure that all the doctors will say that it was due to his qualifications. I think they should have a seperate degree, MBBSub or BESC. So at least the patient visiting them will be warned in advance.