As the debate over the reservations for the OBCs divides the country, Karan Thapar asks Human Resource Development Arjun Singh - What are the government's real intentions? Read The Article
I felt very ashamed to read the minister's replies. He could say nothing other than that the parliament had decided. Is it too much to expect our ministers to know the facts and figures before they take major decisions that affect the future of the country? Is he not supposed to have some knowledge about these issues; some thoughts and some long term plan of action? He sounded like a messenger boy conveying someone's decision. How do we allow such incompetency in our democracy?
( Posted: Sunday , June 04, 2006 at 05:04 )
Rahul Gupta
Respected Minister,
I am appalled as well as disappointed after reading the whole interview. There is not even a single question which you answered based on fact or data. Are we living in democracy?
If according to abovesaid report 52% of Indian population is OBC then why don't you declare them as general caste and give qouta to upper castes? Anyways upper castes are minority. That way backward caste people will feel better as government of India will recognize them as general caste and upper caste population will be in better position if they have reserved seat. Then I am sure no one will talk about increasing the reservation percentage.
Another point I would like to bring about is why there is no reservation in Parliament? Why don't we have 53% MP seat reserved for OBCs?? Do you have any answere for this?
At least you could have taken a decision based on facts and data.
I am sure that as a representative of 1.2 billion people, you will take a sane decision and will not play with young and bright Indians.
God Bless India, Rahul Gupta
( Posted: Sunday , June 04, 2006 at 01:25 )
Valaguru Nehru
Respected Minister, We are 100 % with You Sir. Don't worry about higher caste opposition.Reservation was only created by higher caste before some centuries. They were the persons who had separated people as Brahmins, Sathriyas,Vaishiyas,Panchamas and Sutras. They were only 4 % percentage of population,but they had occupied 98 % percentage of Govt and private jobs.Now ,son of the soil cliam some percentage of participation,they are craying with the help of some socalled MNCS . Don't worry sir. 80 % population of this country (55 % of OBC and 25 % of SC & ST) will have your name in their heart .Your name is going to be printed in golden letters as like Hon.Thiru V.P.Singh. Long Live V.P.Singh Long Live Arjun Singh. Long Live Reservation for OBC & SC STs. Valaguru Nehru, Tamil Nadu
( Posted: Saturday , June 03, 2006 at 14:46 )
he is not respected dirty politition un fit to b a manister bakhar budda i will really happy when the waste body dies Valaguru Nehru go your tiru mk will give u rice for rupees 2 get colour tvs & never think of comming up in life.
( Posted by sud on )
long live youth 4 equality down with upa
( Posted by sud on )
ritesh bindal
nobody in the coming generations of these politicians is going to write an exam for engineering/medical science. they will pass their political legacy to their offsprings and we indians are always "kind" (or to say, fool enough) to willingly accept them as our leaders. thats why they dont realize what effect raising quota will have on normal student who burns his candle to its end to shape his career. i sincerely curse arjun singh & all such politicians who practice dirty politics of divide & rule that their coming generations will not be blessed by goddess saraswati.
( Posted: Saturday , June 03, 2006 at 12:17 )
Please vote in next election to teach these politions like Arjun Singh and Chagan Bhujbal.
( Posted by Tushar on )
gagan
if they r getting reservation into college. wat bout reservtions in parliament which they hav been tactfully avoiding for last 5-10 years. on the name of bill on reservations in parliament every damn politician gets up n starts protesting and now no1 says a word. shameless.
( Posted: Saturday , June 03, 2006 at 04:58 )
lavesh
why not there be another Rang de Basanti not in REEL life but in REAL life. in REEL life Defence minister was shot this time in REAL life HRD Minister Shot Cold Bloodly.
Ours a DEMOCRATIC Country. NO WAY! We r just PUPPETS in hands of these POLITICIANS. Whatever they do is correct ELSE everything is Wrong
( Posted: Saturday , June 03, 2006 at 04:58 )
Rajesh
Why shouldnt we kill Arjun after all this?
( Posted: Saturday , June 03, 2006 at 00:35 )
i am with you
( Posted by indian on )
This is not a solution. Try to kill their mentality.
( Posted by Tushar on )
Raj
He does't deserve that post. He is a big crap.
( Posted: Friday , June 02, 2006 at 22:41 )
How many ministers of Manmohan Sinsh government deserve to lead 120 million Indian? This is a big question. Is there any one who can tell?
( Posted by Tushar on )
Rebel
Guys, dont we really need revolution? Do we really need such kind of ministers, leaders and politiciens to rule us who are not even bothered about our welfare and who are just concerned about their own benefits and playing games among each other. Lets move the system from its roots and start afresh with young minds for a modern india.
( Posted: Friday , June 02, 2006 at 19:59 )
Yes, Range De Basanti should happen in India.
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Vishal
We educated people need not lamblast our politians like Mr Arjun Singh and company because as some wise men have put it so aptly "In Democracy people get the government they DESERVE" How many of us have VOTED last time in elections? and HOW MANY OF US WILL vote next time......? Is Universal Adult Franchise really the way for elections if the fate of our motherland is to be decided by majority of people who do not even know if they wil get their next meal but all they care about is the gratification that they get for having cast their votes so we have Dynastical Rule , leaders like Mr Laloo Prasad and of course RESERVATION.(By the way di Mr Karan Thapar cast his vote:-))
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