I would srongly disagree with the media on posting this article as the first Dalit CJI. This kind of comments is crap and the 4th estate should refrain from diving our country on Caste basis.
It is indeed admirable that Justice K.G.Balakrishnan, through sheer hard work and tenacity, has risen to the high post of Chief Justice of India. But I think you should have refrained from mentioning his caste. It is high time we applaud, appreciate and venerate individuals based only on their own examplary contibutions to society rather than associate them with their caste, colour or creed. Ultimately a man or a woman will only be remembered for their singular achievments and not because they hailed from a particular caste or community.
Hearty congratulations to mr. Justice K.G. Balakrishnan on his elevation to the post of Chief Justice of India. Indeed a very deserving achievement for any Dalit in India, particularly when such posts are not on the basis of reservation and purely on merit. His judgements have been historic and having very far-reaching effects on the indian society as a whole. A moment to cherish for the downtrodden masses of India who have been struggling and toiling for the last 5000 years and have been treated very shabbily by the so-called upper cast, arrogant and affluent ones. Wish him the best and his tenure as CJI may well be remembered as the golden era of Indian Judiciary for his dynamic and progressive judgements.
RE:Banking and Commerce
by Srikanth on Dec 22, 2006 07:00 PM Permalink
My dear friend.. dont forget that arrogance and all the other stuff u mentioned is just restricted to Upper caste these are only the bad charactertics of any human being irrespective of his/her caste & creed.
Media shouldn't puiblicise like this? meritocracy should be enoucouraged..this kind of messages give wrong impression to people that KG balakrishnan became CJ because of his "Dalit" part..He is such a honest and talented gentleman should be respected for his achievement he doesn't need any "Dalit" or Whatever hounour !
Justice Balakrishnan new CJI
by labrea on Dec 22, 2006 09:35 PM Permalink
What's all this nonsense about stating that the CJI is a Dalit? No one said he got there because of his 'Dalit' status, but rather, it must be pointed out that he got there in spite of his 'lowly' status, something really worth celebrating.
RE:congratulation
by ta on Dec 22, 2006 09:42 PM Permalink
you talk like a saint, dont yout think your name "nair" is dividing the society and why dont you change your name. to see all these comments nobody will think there is caste system in India. is it true? ask yourself a hosnest question
My hearty congratulations to Justice Balakrishnan.
I feel the caption is absolutely wrong. After 60 years of independence having constitutional rights for equality and fraternity, you have highlighted such an efficient and eminent personality as "Dalit". It is high time all Indians are to be treated as equal. Rules for all Indians should be same.
Politians do divide people in the name of religion, cast, minorities etc. This is only for their personal or political gains because politics has become the most lucrative profession instead of a Social Service. I do not understand why media, especially like you, add fuel to the fire.
If such divisions are continued, India may become "Super Poor" instead of "Super Power". There will be blood bath by killing our own brothers and sisters. Jago Indians Jago (All Indians please wake up).
