Almost 25% of the Indian population comprises of SCs&STs who have been exploited for centuries by the upper castes! They are forced to do manual scavenging,skinning animals,cleaning toilets and other lowly tasks. Even after 66 years of Independence,they dont have access to education,drinking water,housing or health facilities. They are the first to be displaced from their habitat and land in the name of development. Their women are subjected to rape,indignities,paraded naked and not allowed to marry outside their community. At times they are sold to brothels for prostitution.
Till such times,these marginalized classes join the mainstream,it will be essential to continue the policy of 'reservation'. However care should be taken to exclude the'creamy layer' among-st them. A periodic review should be conducted to assess the implementation of reservation benefits.Those communities which have come into the mainstream should be excluded and those lagging behind should be encouraged.
Our Constitution envisions an inclusive society based on the principles of liberty,equality,fraternity and justice! Let us work together to make this dream a reality.
Till such times,these marginalized classes join the mainstream,it will be essential to continue the policy of 'reservation'. However care should be taken to exclude the'creamy layer' among-st them. A periodic review should be conducted to assess the implementation of reservation benefits.Those communities which have come into the mainstream should be excluded and those lagging behind should be encouraged.
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