Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra
"Dharma is the basis of democracy which Asia must recognize, for in this lies the distinction between the soul of Asia and the soul of Europe." – Sri Aurobindo didn't actually endorse my new book DHARMA DEMOCRACY, but his spirit suffuses the text: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1923224735/
https://x.com/ProfBabones/status/1951591231701811328?t=Oyz0dB0Pgr1jTIbymp85_g&s=19
The one 20th century enlightened person who delved into mental illness is Sri Aurobindo and Mother. They have some deep insights.
https://x.com/NagaratnaN/status/1951648882149974126?t=2MDfE3ORNRco0FyBnJrx6Q&s=19
Reservation, Corruption, & Inflation: Electoral triad undermining India
Here is Part-1 of my article.
taazakhabarnews.com/reservation-co… via @Taazakh abar
https://x.com/MNageswarRaoIPS/status/1951230497411178938?t=e2F4B-imjQpxdv4CXrK1dw&s=19
The genesis of reservation’s distortion lies in electoral dynamics. Post-independence, political parties recognised the potential of caste-based reservations to consolidate vote banks. The Mandal Commission (1980) marked a turning point, recommending a 27% quota for OBCs in addition to the existing 22.5% for SCs and STs. Subsequent governments expanded reservations further, introducing quotas for economically weaker sections (EWS) in 2019, bringing the total reservation in some states to over 60%. This expansion has been less about social justice and more about electoral gains. Political parties have leveraged caste identities to secure votes, perpetuating a cycle of competitive populism. The reservation system, rather than fostering inclusion, has become a tool for political mobilisation, with communities demanding inclusion in reserved categories, often through violent agitations...
This creamy layer perpetuates intra-community inequality, undermining affirmative action’s intent. By depriving the truly needy within these groups, it entrenches a cycle of privilege over need. The elite’s resistance to reforms, such as creamy layer exclusion or a one-generation limit, stems from self-interest, often aligning with political parties to preserve caste-based quotas for electoral gains...
Part 2 will explore corruption’s role, examining how electoral pressures drive unethical behaviour, further entrenching the triad’s grip on India’s governance and society. Addressing these challenges requires a clear understanding of their interconnections, as Part 3 will propose through bold reforms. How has reservation’s politicisation impacted your community? Share your thoughts as we continue this series.
https://taazakhabarnews.com/reservation-corruption-inflation-electoral-triad-undermining-india-1/
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MS Selvaraj, KB Nielsen - 2025
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RNA Khan, AU Khan, M Waseem - Research Consortium Archive, 2025
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F Pal, N Thapliyal, G Gandbhir - Australian Journal of International Affairs, 2025
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D Singh, C Moliner - Forum for Development Studies, 2025
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S Saha - 2025
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D Patel - History Today, 2025
… It was not inevitable, however, that this change would lead to today’s ‘Hindutva’ or Hindu nationalism. Pillai rightly points out that other reformist models existed which had far warmer attitudes towards Christianity and Islam. The question, then, is how …
CA Dunlop, EA Koebele, CM Weible - 2025
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… This statement epitomises Suhasini AyerGuigan’s work at Auroville. Laden with a … While Minoti’s Residence is a private residence, the concept of the project for Humanscapes is the brainchild of the group (Auroville Design Consultants, led by …
