on what basis can you say that brahmins are at same economic level as other castes? any specific data? any specific numbers or projections? instead of just talking about perceptions we should have specific information before making any such statement. the so called merit you are talking about could be a result of the higher social status. in general and on average upper caste people have better peace and respect in the soceity since a long time. this translates to peaceful and respect filled home and that translates to an atmosphere where they can advance and where the children can study etc. so do not be under the illusion that all this merit is all without the caste system. centuries and centuries of such atmosphere is bound to have an effect. let us study this issue carefully and give it its due attention. just dismissing it is not good for the lower castes. it is also not good for the country and for everybody. now is the chance to set things in the right direction for progress. inequality can lead to huge problems. look at what happened to srilanka. the current problems and losing couple of medical seats is nothing compared to all the violence. so peace and calm.
