It is unjust, unfair, unreasonable to make the vulnerable community (Dalits) choose between their fundamental rights and the protectoral benefits under SC/ST Act,1989.
Since ancient times, people in India have had a tradition of performing their duties — even in partial disregard of their rights and privileges. Since time immemorial, an individual’s “kartavya” — the performance of one’s duties towards society, his/her country and his/her parents — was emphasised.
We managed to manufacture lame issue, keeping aside the core issues of economic inequality, agriculture sector distress, inadequate healthcare facilities and the lack of quality education and skill development of our youth.