Monday 14 April 2008

Why can't...........................

I try not to be, but I am forced to be .................cynical

Why do Government suddenly wake up and think about OBC reservation only during the election year?

Why are we increasing the ambit of reservation 60 years after independance? If 60 years of independance, which means a couple of generations that has got the benefit of reservations, have not produced the desired result of achieving equality in the society and necessitates our Government to bring more people under the quota system, do one really believe that there is hope?

In an era where we should be talking only in terms of meritocracy to make India a global power, why are we pushing merit to the background?

Why should we be ruled by geriatric people who are 70 and 80 years old when the demographics is so skewed in favour of people in the 25-35 age group?

Why are we not giving Cabinet rank to young (well! young in indian politics is anyone who is 50 plus, but I mean dynamic youngsters in 30's) politicians? Why are they given insignificant minister of state portfolios when older men hog the important portfolios?

Why should we have a guy who is 71 to head our sports and youth affairs ministry?

Why is it that there is a sudden price increase leading to profiteering for the manufacturers and traders just before an election? Is there a trade off between politicians and them so that the excess profit is siphoned off to fill political parties coffers?

Why can't we take a decision on the clemency petition of Afsal Guru, sentenced to death in the Parliament attack case? To keep the decision pending is unfair on the convict and the society

Why can't we.....................oh! forget about it.................I can go on and on

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