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You are speaking with a sense of entitlement which is vain. Backward castes and Dalits constitute 75% of the population of India. So if the electorate decided t
by anuraj 14y ago
You are speaking with a sense of entitlement which is vain. Backward castes and Dalits constitute 75% of the population of India. So if the electorate decided they need affirmative action as even after 60 years of independence, their representation remains below 20% in white collar jobs, then it is their prerogative. Since when do the minority dictate terms to a majority in a democratic polity. Grow up dude, and be thankful that you still have 50% seats in general category and that is given to you by the will of the majority.
- rdl 14y agoThe whole point of constitutional systems is that the majority can't infringe the rights of a minority even by majority vote. I'm not as familiar with the Indian political system as with the US and Europe, but there's a reason no one does unrestricted democracy without limits on state authority.
- anuraj 14y agoThere is an unprecedented case in India where 75% of population was subjected to persecution for thousands of years in the name of caste and one generation is not enough to get back the ability to compete in general category, especially for people who were regarded as untouchables. How will ensuring 50% of jobs for 75% of the populace, by their elected representatives infringe on minority rights? This is called social justice - opposite of which is fascism.