I agree Harijans were oppressed in Indian society and they must be provided special benefits to integrate into mainstream. But oppression of OBCs is a myth created by the dirty politicians to divide Hindus on cast basis to gain political power. Now a days it is a fashion to say that Brahmins and other upper casts oppressed the OBCs and hence the OBCs must get special treatment. Can some one point out what this oppression was that prevented them from advancing in material society? Granted, in social life Brhamins reserved for themselves the jobs of vedic knowledge propagators, temple priests, and purohits. These are financially un-rewarding professions and no OBCs are clamoring for these jobs. Post-independence,for 60 years,evey community enjoyed the same rights and previleges in modern materia life. Then, what is the meaning in this propaganda about oppressed and and underprevileged casts? Politicians who are incapable of generating ideas for electoral debates for making the country great and powerful are resorting to these dirty divisive vote bank politics to gain political power. Cast should be a private matter and all public policies must be cast-blind. Fight cast politics.
RE:caste oppression is a myth
by Prashanth on Jul 05, 2006 07:17 PM Permalink
Well Said! People who wants benifits( rather cruthes ) r telling all these tht our forefathers were oppressed and that its our turn to do so.Does that mean to say, after some time again the cycle needs t repeat!?So Sad to knw that none of these ppl wanting reservation are asking for Quality Primary Education for all, but RESERVATION.Anyways, even god cannot save this country, no hard feelings!
