THE CONTRAST

So the holidays are coming to an end. The days are passing so fast, really. This monday is our school's annual day.
2-3 days back, I was coming home by bus and happened to pass by Janpath(those who don't know, thats a place where you are legally allowed to protest for anything and everything). Was appalled by the scene there. Around 150-200 IITians and medicos protesting against reservation and mere 4 people sitting for protesting against the armed forces special power act prevailing in North-East. Irom Sharmila who has been fighting for the same, has been on fast unto death since past 6yrs demanding the removal of AFSP.
Just see the mere contrast. In one case, it seems we have become so selfish, discarding the fact that SC/ST/OBC need special attention and if this special attention translates into 50% reservation for the 70% around population of the country, it is nothing but an Affirmative action to bring these communities on par with the rest of the elite. Dilution of merit is a very ridiculous concept i feel. Noone can deny that there does exists a correlation between amount of money you have and the kind of qualifications you obtain(ignoring the attitude which may differ). Give them a chance atleast to participate in the so-called "elites".
Ask women the question of "women reservation" in the parliament and see their response. I don't think anyone will deny that cause it benefits them after all and yes they have been discriminated against..no denying that either.(will benefit me if i wish to stand for elections, lolz..what say?)
AFSP gives since 1958 the right to shoot at anyone who is suspected to be a rebel. And many civilians have been killed using this act. And look at the brave woman, an icon for today's youth, has been nominated in the year 2005 for Nobel Prize for Peace.
"My fast is on behalf of the people of Manipur. This is not a personal battle"
Irom Sharmila Chanu, quotes BBC.

WORLD OF CONTRADICTIONS!!