Census, caste, reservation
Reservation was introduced to correct historical injustice, and even Dr. Bribedkar also said that it should be a temporary measure. But seven decades after independence, political parties are still using it for vote-bank interests. Now there is competition among parties to increase reservation – not out of concern for the poor, but to secure power.
Perhaps the government should limit reservation to 25%, and for economically poor families, despite caste. Not all upper castes are rich and not all backward classes are poor. In fact, helping the needy should be the goal. Let us go aim for a casteless society.
Tea. Kailash Dita,
Hyderabad
The purpose, intention and purpose of caste rhetoric is nothing for some other seats, and thus the great Indian election circus has power. We have developed a respectable aura around social engineering in electoral calculus and many people are proud to be the last masters in the art of electoral success by adding appropriate caste stories and equations. It is time that India moves towards economic norms to target positive action.
Jose Abraham Katiprambil,
VaiCom, Kottayam, Kerala
It should be ensured that reservation should not cross the 50% limit at any cost. Census should identify those in the real need of support. The census should also include the total income and real estate of the family in a month.
Parthasarathi n.
Chennai
Indian orange economy
The Prime Minister has said that “foreign consumers are consuming Indian entertainment with subtitles” (“May 2),” May 2 May), “Modi Champions Orange Economy” in the waves, I think, I think the standards of Indian films and songs have left a lot to be desired either in the last few decades. The decade of 1960 and 1970 (in all Indian languages) were so melodious and meaningful. There should also be a renaissance of that culture as far as the film/Tinsel is related to the ‘Orange Economy’ (creative economy), in the real sense of the word, in India, it is very important to claim. Do it responsibly.
S. Ramakrishnasay,
Chennai
Published – May 03, 2025 12:24 AM IST