It's the utter, abysmal failure of successive Cong govts at very level to provide universal primary and secondary education which is the true culprit - their negligence - their total disdain, indifference and contempt for all, not just the OBCs, is nothing short of criminal. Now, because their vote-banks have dumped them, Cong is desperate to be seen as doing something, anything to cozy-up to these mad-as-hell marginalized folks - Eurika! Up the Reservations to include everyone not upperclass, especially the 'OBCs'. A day late and a pound short, but as they say, it's never too late, especially if it entails getting back some of your once-captive vote-bank. Real-politik, wot!