This is really a very shocking discussion..i really cannot believe that a minister could be so ignorant of the facts that are utmost important to his decision. In the whole interview, i could not find a single reason as to why Arjun Singh wants to implement reservations. His facts are not clear nor is he willing to understand anything. All he says is that his decision is final and the parliament has agreed on this unanimously... Do we have quota for the post of HRD minister too..otherwise i dont see how Arjun singh deserves this post!!
( Posted: Friday , May 26, 2006 at 12:38 )
Manoj
We dont need Mr.Arjun Sign's sympathy!What we want is Mr.Arjun Singh and "the parliment" to use some small section of their brain... Anyone in their right minds will understand,reservation isnt any solution because 1>More than 45% seats of reservations are going empty. 2>It hinders progress,since "merit is not given merit" Not caste but economic condition should be a criteria for reservation. The only outcome of this reservation is going to be that suddenly the number of OBC's/ST's/SC's will go up ! And to add to it its pathetic to see people buying fake OBC/ST/SC certificates...
( Posted: Friday , May 26, 2006 at 12:34 )
preeti
It is outrageous to believe that a government who believed in youth is not caring for the youth. A government in which many of youngesters were voted so that a change in a positive could happen is taking a retrograde steps without having any facts or sympathy for the same. It is not the matter of reservation but it is total disaster and insensability shown towards the whole of the issue. It clarifies the attitude and the vision of government. Even after 59 years of reservations nothing could be changed but the quality and respect for the government officials is daily shattered. By allowing less capable person to occupy an incompetant position is not only an injustice for the capable person but also it is a hard task for the uncapable person. Reservations will not serve any purpose but giving them benefits at grassroot level would atleast make them capable to stand. With due respect to the officials, it is really pathetic to believe that a government who has world renowned economist as a Prime Minister and an eminent a President can take such a retrograde step.
( Posted: Friday , May 26, 2006 at 12:23 )
Nitin vashishtha
One thing is sure that Arjun doesnt know even the stats about the number of OBCs and the number of seats already aquired by those,and hence he does not deserve to be what he is.He is only a blind politician who belongs to a completely illogical and senseless polotical party.
( Posted: Friday , May 26, 2006 at 12:21 )
Lohit
I feel that, till certain level let the Govt. provide the needs on caste basis. But that does not mean that, the facilities should be provided life long and they are not used in efficiency. If we check with the % of quota that is provided, say if 1% increases for OBC, SC/ST total number of people utilizing it is '1 or 2 max' but at the same time 1% decrease will put 100 merited students who fall in General Category. So, Govt. must see to it that the education should be qualitative as well should give an output that makes our contry better than like the forthgoing politics, which is actually dragging our own country from growing up.
regards, Lohit
( Posted: Friday , May 26, 2006 at 12:00 )
Supratik
Dear Mr. Arjun Singh, Thanks a lot for all that you have done for us. We still remember those who have divided India on the basis of religion. We will remember you for dividing India again. I request you to find out newer ways to divide it further. These measures will take India back by 50 years. In this way you will be forever etched in our memory. Your place in our hearts has been "reserved". You need not worry about all those who are agitating and ready to give up their lives for this cause. They are all idiots. They really dont know that all they need is a SC/ST or OBC certificate to get admissions in colleges. They are all foolish lots who work really hard. Now it will be easier to get into these institutions. India does not have a dirth of such talented people. A few of them dying will make no difference. If they go abroad then all the better. We can stay peacefully in our country without them. I hope we get such able politicians like you in future. You have done enough. At this ripe old age you should now concentrate on religious activities and "reserve" for yourself a good place in the other world. With warm regards, Your truest well wisher.
( Posted: Friday , May 26, 2006 at 11:56 )
really good one. I hope not only he but all other mourns follow your advise. This is only for their own benefit.
preeti
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Navatha
Let it be an oc/fc/obc/sc/st, its good to have reservations for people who hav low economic status and awareness.In every communtiy we can find both rich and poor.These reservations makes the poor poorer and unaware of the happenings.pupil from every community must be given a chance to prove himself which makes a DEVELOPED INDIA.BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN. SHALL MAKE AMENDEMENTS IN OUR CONSTITUTION... truly, Navatha
( Posted: Friday , May 26, 2006 at 11:53 )
Rajatha
I never even dreamt that the politions who are leading our country are so atrocious...I strongly believe that youth of India could change the system.. JAI HIND
( Posted: Friday , May 26, 2006 at 11:49 )
Pandey
I feel such politicians need not be interviewed unless the objective of the interview is to reflect their obstinacy or ignorance. This reflects a sorry state of affairs. The Cabinet Minister proposing a new policy gave an interiew to discuss the issue at hand. After reading this interview all I can say is: Either Mr. Arjun Singh is stubbornly sticking to his stand with no facts or reasoning to support it. His motivation is from personal agendas such as those discussed. Almost like an autocrat with no explanation.
( Posted: Friday , May 26, 2006 at 11:44 )
Saroja Makey
I certainly believe incentives should be provided to under previleged people to improve their economic status but it should not come in the form of resevations. Statistics clearly indicate reservations haven't met their intended purpose other than creating vote banks for our honourable politicians. A system where many seats lay vacate due to lack of enough "reserved" applicants while many eligible applicants being turned away due to lack of "unreserved" seats doesn't serve its purpose. There is a need to find out some other solution to this problem.
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