Good motives are not enough. Modern governments must show intelligence and skill in implementing their well-motivated policies. Imagination is also necessary. In India, both at the level of motives and the next level of implementation, there has been NOT that much skill by governments. That there should be Social Justice - none disputes. For nearly 60 years SC, ST and BC have had reservations in government institutions. So, that is a good proof that the so-called FCs have not objected. Now, take the younger generation. They are for equal opportunity. They are exposed to how things are done in other countries, especially, advanced countries. In 2009, how to explain to a young boy or girl, classified as from an FC family, while her friend in the next flat is classified as from a OBC family, "Dekho Batteh, even if you secure reasonable marks, you will NOT get into this central govt.,educational institution, but please understand it is social justice, if your friend from next door will get in with "less than reasonable marks". You see this favouritism in favour of your neighbour is justified because in your great-grandfather's generation the OBCs were not treated properly." Here we have two families living in similar socio - economic circumstances in a Metro or town in India. Both young people probably attended the same, or similar schools. Which part of this process, could we expect the young boy or girl from the F.C. family to "understand and sympathise" with?
