Reservation as an issue has become an emotional one.The proponents have only one reason,an emotional one, that the Dalits have been discriminated for thousands of years.This has become axiomatic in all discussions. What is surprising is why don't they press for institutions for Dalits only. It is strange that pro reservationists want reservations in the existing institutions without asking for special educational facilities dedicated completely for their uplift. As an example, if the average age for a general category student for leaving school is 16 years, the corresponding age for say a completely reserved school could be 18 years. Likewise a different pattern of education could be implemented that will encourage better quality standards to be easily implemented. The Govt could also support such schools differently. The present acrimonious posturing on both sides would yield to a more saner level of debate. But who wants it. It is far easier for our political bosses to pass laws that end up distributing gloom and backwardness in the entiire population.
