Iam a secular indian who always has had to depend on his brain cells to get anywhere.I have neither demanded reservation based on my caste/religion/language/economic status( though needed help)nor looked down upon any other caste people other than my own.Have never worn the thread around the chest have had beef and beer.How does it make me a shudra or brahmin??? In India to talk of merit is communal and to demand and get the caste included in most backward list is progressive and secular.The caste certificate is issued not to the brahmins!The govt jobs ad promotions are not for brahmins.Why do you say brahmins are not superior?? nspite of being discriminated against in all spheres the Brahmins have done well.Just give merit a chance and you shall see the effect.