speech on reservation of 2 minutes
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The constitution of India says all Indians are equal. Unfortunately reality is contrary to the same.
Indian society is inequitable; Discrimination exists within religion, castes and sex. Certain sections of our society are the deprived sections, this cannot be denied by anyone, least by the Government, which is the Apex Body for making policies and can remove disparities
At the time of Independence, the makers of the Constitution had rightly envisioned that the deprived section of society needed to be improved through education and employment opportunities.
Reservation to the backward classes, scheduled tribes, and scheduled castes was essential in order to bring them at par with the others. It was an attempt to create equality and equity in educational, economic and social areas. However, this affirmative action was to be in force for only 10 to 20 years. It was an attempt to strive for an egalitarian society.
Even after 65 years of independence, the minorities and the oppressed are still deprived because only the creamy is being benefited with reservations.
Reservations are actually not reaching the people for whom they are really intended rather it has today become a slogan for the political parts to win voters from the backward classes/tribes. The game plan of the politicians is clearly evident in this ‘Quota Raj’.
Reservation today is not just an affirmative action but has become a means for getting more and more benefits. As a matter of fact, the scope of reservation has enlarged to quite an extent. Does it mean that backwardness has increased?
Today, it is sad to say that different religious communities are also demanding reservation as they want the privilege of reservation to be extended to them. As a matter of fact, it has triggered competition among communities for proving their backwardness. Reservation provides some benefits in the employment and education to the backward, creating vested interests. Today, many communities want to be considered backward rather than forward.
Is it not injustice to give special privileges on the basis of birth? Does this not take away the right of a brilliant student for securing a seat in higher education and getting a job in the Government sector? In an equitable society rights of all citizens are protected.
In India caste is the predominant factor used for reservation in Government jobs and in higher education. As a matter of fact in States like Tamilnadu, there is reservation of 69% seats.
In the end, I would like to say that reservation is no solution, especially in higher education and professional colleges. As a matter of fact, proper facilities of education and other incentives should be provided at the level to school education so that the children coming from the backward community are able to stand on their two feet and compete with the others for seats in higher education.
Reservations are like crutches which will always prove to be a handicap for the deprived section of the society. India does not need handicapped people to achieve its goal of becoming a super power but needs people with substance who can represent it on the global arena.
In short, Reservation is a curse, which is dividing our country on the basis of caste, community and religion. We need to be united not divided for becoming a force to reckon with “United we stand – divided we fall”
Answer:
Reservation is the special status given to a specific section of the society in various fields. These people are mostly minority sections of the country.
Explanation:
The constitution of India gave the right to every citizen the right to be free and do whatever they want, as long as it doesn't impede the growth of the nation or the destruction of others. Reservation policy is one such freedom bestowed to the weaker minority sections of our society. This status doesn't mean they are inferior nor are they. They are being given reservation status for their "people" are in minority and they need special status like this to make sure they have equality among every citizen of the country.
Reservation makes it possible for them to be admitted to the various universities, and even government jobs. It can be said that if these reservation policy hadn't been made, there are high chances of these people to be left out of all the jobs and education institutions. The policy provides them the equal opportunity to be at par with their other majority fellow citizens. It gave them the respect they truly deserve but due to lack of opportunities, would have been difficult to get. It also gave them the feeling of belonging to the same country without any prejudice.
While there are some people who thinks that reservation should be abolished, that it is just demarcation of one from another. This is true in some aspects. India is and has always been driven by the caste system since ancient times, and even now. But I would like to ask, "if this reservation isn't there, do you thing weaker sections and other minority groups have any chance at attaining education or getting jobs like their more privileged fellow citizens?"
As a member of this minority group, I would also like to say my thanks to the government for making it possible for people like me to get quality education in one of the top universities of the country. Forever grateful will i be, for the right and valuable opportunity given to us.
Thank you!