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What we did wrong.....
by Mick on Aug 15, 2007 10:10 PM

The basic idea is that caste and regional politics have prevented India from being what it can. If we really hate the caste system we should have completely banned it- ie. make it illegal to mention and/or refer to your own or anothers caste. Then you could make reservations/quotas based on a fair criteria like financial background.
I know this sounds extreme and is likely impossible. But without eliminating any remnants of caste we will fail as a society. Everyone will try to get their caste to have more 'quotas' and merit will not be rewarded.

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