I would agree to certain extent that most of the SC/ST student in IIT are not quite upto the mark. Being a ex-IIT student myself, i know it pretty well. But let me just say.. They will fail once.. they will somehow survive this torrid time in the Top institute.. Finally they will manage to come out and work in top level companies.. The next generation of theirs is going to fare much better with all the resources.. Doesnt this serve the purpose already??. Problem with most of the people like Mr Gopinath is(even after being so educated and a prof at IIT itself) that they fail to see beyond a certain level.. All they see is today.. and just now.. not long term..
As for you being a OBC and proudly challenging the quota policy, i would like to ask you.. Just because you were able to cross it without the help of reservation (may be u were gifted) doesnt mean everyone else can. These people need push to come out of the rut they have been thrown into through centuries of opression. These people are as bright as anyone else could be... but without proper resources they are as good as brainless.. May be it is time that you think beyond yourself.. Good Luck!!
