Most of the so called SC/ST/OBCs are indeed extremely well off (compared to the 'forward' class). If a nation-wide census is taken and analysed, it will prove that more percentage of them and better than those of "forward" classes.
So whatever data does the govt bring out it would only prove the above point - which is why Arjun and Co. are taking time to manipulate the data and then interpreat that. In fact the 22.5 percent quota too should be withdrawn now, that having been effective for too long than originally stated.
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by m on Apr 02, 2007 02:08 PM Permalink
Reservations are legislative (not judicial or society) response to historical social injustices to certain sections of the society.
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by Girish Rao on Apr 02, 2007 02:10 PM Permalink
surprise surprise Yadavs who commit most violence against Dalits are now claiming reservation benefit
RE:Well off SC/ST/OBCs - remove 22.5 quota too
by Biswajit Ghoshal on Apr 02, 2007 04:10 PM Permalink
First understand that to address those injustices we do not need to bring down the standard of education/work in our instututes of excellence. To address those causes, govt can strengthen the numerous programs for poverty eradication. Quota will be exploited by creamy layer section of OBCs - the illeterate/backward people will remain so.
