Has Reservation Made Merit Irrelevant?

Описание: Has Reservation Made Merit Irrelevant?

In this podcast, Anuradha Tiwari shares her sharp take on one of India’s most contentious debates—whether income-based reservation can truly deliver social justice. She observes that protests for inclusion in reserved categories have become routine, reflecting deeper anxieties about access to education, jobs, and political representation. Tiwari critiques the political consensus around caste census, arguing that while parties push for enumeration, the aftermath often follows a predictable pattern—more data leads to expanded quotas, reinforcing vote bank politics rather than structural reform.

She highlights the disproportionate benefits enjoyed by certain communities within reserved categories, citing UPSC 2024 data. Tiwari questions whether caste alone should continue to define disadvantage, especially when economic hardship cuts across caste lines.

Her core argument is that income-based reservation could better reflect contemporary realities and ensure fairer distribution of opportunities. She doesn’t dismiss caste entirely but calls for a more nuanced approach—one that considers both social and economic vulnerability. Through data and lived examples, she challenges listeners to rethink what justice should look like in today’s India.

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