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Note: Will be updated as I learn. We both will explore this together, so share comments after reading. The topic of reservation came in while discussing with my friends & I felt I couldn't convey thoughts due to the lack of time. So thought of penning it down. Before I start, we should consider a broader context of how caste has played in India since 400AD or earlier. A backward family should only get one round of reservation benefit.  People generally don't dig deeper to understand why caste based reservation came in India. There was a huge caste based social injustice against the minorities & Dalits etc. for many many years, in fact, few dates back to 400 AD. Few of those injustices I can recollect are slavery, untouchability, no right for education or enter school. Think of a race (life as a race?) where the socially forward caste enjoyed the benefit for many years & generations. Now to get those who were socially left behind (for many years) to same s

Note: I'm not a great economist, analyst, genius but a common man with limited knowledge. But I'm learning & this post is to capture those thoughts to reflect and improve as I learn. Election is approaching & the country is discussing about the leaders, reforms & policies. I thought it would be a great idea to document what I feel. A friend of mine asked me how did current governance impact me? I fear to express my support to an ideology. Who knows I might become a Maoist in jail? I fear to express I'm Muslim. I fear to express I eat beef.  I fear to keep the money in Indian rupee because who knows if it will value much. I fear to deposit money in the bank as it is uncertain if my money will be there. Esp. Lost the trust in banks & what financial institution can do for me like demonetization. I don't bother to raise questions against countries situation as they attack people ideology than addressing the problem. I fear what more tax reform &