These people suffered probably at that time there was no help for poor in education. Why can't these fellows be more pragmatic in declaring that all those economically weak irrespective his "birth marks" will be given free education. This will automatically cover all the castes/communities who are really poor. What is the use of reservation based on caste like Mr. Maran's family- they are rich many times than all FCs put together and can buy all the schools in TN, if they wish. Power is in their hands but not a saner approach. Jia Hind