The article made some sensible points. The idea of India means many things depending on where one stands in the Universe that we call India. But going by the simple definition of India as a nation state and a republic, the idea of India is to build a strong nation and founded upon the ideals already laid down in the constitution. The nation is best served by its institutions that should not recognise any division in their functioning. Institutions must set their purpose clearly, explicitly and apply them to such operations as selection, mode of delivery, evaluation of performance based on those parameters which enable them to function efficiently to discharge their resposibility. If the aim of an educational institute is to foster excellence in learning then this policy must apply without any compromise. I perceive reservation in any form whether by fiat or by money or even by legislation is a travesty of the fundamental principles for which the Institution is founded.Any implementation of such sentiments is committing a a fraud on those who abide by it.
