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The top story today is the supreme court's reaction to the OBC reservation issue. The SC has questioned the Govt on the long term effects of this reservation. It might widen the already existing disparities in the name of caste. The SC has asked the Govt the motive behind bringing out such a reservation. The bench consistin of Justice Arijit Pasayat and Justice Lokeshwar Singh Pant said that the matter needs judicial review. The SC has also asked the students to end the strike. The students though are happy that SC is supporting their cause they have no intention as yet to end the strike.

The reservation issue has been around for quite some time now. I completely agree with the SC's observation. This reservation can definitely divide the country completely at a time when this caste differences are on the decline. Moreover, reservations shouldn't be made on the basis of caste. Reservations could be provided for people below poverty line or those whose annual family income is below a certain limit. The OBCs already have certain amount of reservation and increasing it to 27% is unpragmatic, plain impractical. There are people in this category who can afford to pay the extra amount to get a seat. So why not make reservations for people who can't afford it? Admissions should be made on the basis of merit not on the basis of caste. Otherwise the concept of equality in our constitution will just be a misnomer.