As the 21st century unfolds, it gave birth to the biggest calamity for youth. A python is growing day by day. Ideally, we should have killed the day it was born. Instead, we are feeding it! I am talking about “Reservations.” Yes, it has eaten up many youth’s careers. Lots of hopes are buried deep down in the black hole. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the reservation deters India’s progress.
Why do I criticize this so much? Let’s go through it step by step – I have a question to explain to you. What happens when we are screened under reservation criteria? The obvious answer is – most of the capable youth don’t qualify to higher levels. As the quota competitors, who have never studied and scored mediocre, will get an edge above the laborious capable, and self-made students who will now have to explore other ways for their basic survival. To some kids, the meaning of life changed due to such screening.
This system, no doubt, was the best way to help the needy students. However, few influentials in our country took all the significant decisions. I stand with those who say that reservation is necessary for the betterment of India. But the problem is in the implementation part.
Now, when the reservation law is in force and implemented, I would like to evaluate this law and give you some real-life examples to make you understand what I want to say. I am an Indian youth born and brought up in India. I have a genuine love for my nation and know that India is a democratic state. Everyone has the right to express their views. One experience of mine I would love to share:
A post from Facebook quoted by a responsible eminent personality that, “If the reservation is good, then why should we not lessen the size of cricket pitch for reserved category player? Why should we not set the limit on bowling speed for the batsman of the reserved category? Why not treat six as four for unreserved category players? Many similar thoughts are hard to digest but are true. Yes, I agree with this that if you want to see an actual cricket match, you should have a reservation for free cricket, and therefore, we have no reservations in cricket.
Still not convinced? Here is another example. Let’s apply the rules of reservation on the Indian National Cricket team of India. Will you be able to enjoy the match? It means that our best performers, like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Suresh Raina, will not be able to show their talent. I put a direct question to the prospective readers. Will you enjoy the match if especially INDIA and PAKISTAN match, if played by reservation rules?
Will you ever digest if your favorite player played a sixer and got a boundary on the scoreboard? Well, I know the answer is – “NO.”
I know cricket is one of the favorite games for INDIANS. If we want true sportsman spirit in this game with fair means, why are we accepting this reservation while putting INDIAN FUTURE on the stake? There is frustration in Indian youth. They are finding it tough to digest that their entire future is in darkness. And they are not reaching anywhere after scoring in the ’90s.
Our country has no shortage of resources and wealth. A lot of foreign dacoits or emperors have invaded India thousands of years back. We countrymen are just like a family, and everyone deserves an equal share in the fruit born by our Mother India. Every fellow citizen has one or the other unique talent and the potential to achieve those goals in their life. They can lead a successful life without reservation as well. Still, I wonder why everyone wants to limit their potential. And everybody wants to feel satisfied with one single reward called RESERVATION.
Ok, let me give you another example. Just think about it if anyone in your family is, has a stomach ache, what medicine will you give? Medication for stomach ache or a headache? Similarly, right now, the country needs talented and hardworking people. Then why are we grooming the reservation quota who are not gifted but love to gain only based on their birth certificate? It is unjust treatment and will eventually step towards a slow death of such a vibrant nation.
To me, TODAY reservation is only a feasible option for those who think of getting everything on the plate without putting in any effort.
NO HARD FEELINGS: I have NO intention to hurt. I have some thoughts which I thought to share with people of INDIA. I have tremendous respect and love for my nation and consider INDIA my family and its nationals, my family members. If there is a dispute in the family, then we discuss it by sitting together.
Similarly, your views and suggestions are appreciated. It’s an open debate, and we have an equal chance to voice our opinion. I know every good thing takes time. But they do happen for sure. Here is the beginning of my side.
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