This is what happens when people shut their eyes. The author is not saying that Mayawati is a social reformer. He has stated clearly that she is a politician and is playing politics. But that's what the Brahmins and the other so called upper caste politicians did so far, from one side. The only thing is, it has started from the other side too. Reformation of some of the shameless and stupid Aryan practices will only strenthen Hindu Religion and prevent vulturistic advances of the semetic religions ( namely Christianity and Islam). Can't you understand such a simple thing????????????????????