Equality through Reservations?
Equality is a highly contested issue even in the 21st century. Even though articles 14 to18 of the Indian constitution ensure equal treatment to every citizen, we are still miles away from the horizon of equality. With long histories of deeply entrenched inequalities, abolition of inequality is indeed a herculean task for India as a country. It was keeping in lieu with this goal, that the architects of our constitution incorporated certain laws and provisions that will ensure that every citizen of the country is treated equally and is not subjected to any form of discrimination or prejudice. Reservation is one important step taken in that direction. However people across the length and breadth of the country have several misconceptions about the idea of reservation. From activists,academicians, to the common man, there are a number of people who put forth an endless list of argument...
My dearest Suruma,
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful it is to see your beautiful writings and paintings... Really.. we are missing you in our midst... Do you remember your days at Amala Apartments in Kottayam? Appu, Kunjunni and Chandu would have enjoyed your wonderful talents.. Mini mami and Seethi uncle had already seen some of your sketches when we visited some years back..We know that you can do marvellous things in the days and months ahead.
with warm regards and love
Seethi uncle, Mini Mami, Chandu, Kunjunni, Appu and all...here at Amalas...