A New India
It is a new era for civilization in India. As 2011 Census draws near, India the country marches forward on the path of progress. But this progress is still, to a large extent, uni-dimensional. It is largely seen in the metropolitian cities, this at a time when 72% resides in the villages. Politicians are facing a huge dilemma, as the economic influx is in the cities while the vote-bank resides in the villages. The answer is casteism and reservation. While it is entirely desirable to provide privileges for the weaker sections of the society, it seems outrageous that the Government is providing the backward classes more opportunities to remain backward. It would be much better if there were reservations for the POOR people, especially in educational institutions. The Government has to stop extending its influence in the public sector, and gradually, its area of attention should only be Defence, Education, Health and Transport (and of course myriad public amenities like electricity and