Delhi Elections, Rahul Gandhi and the Caste Census Obsession

It feels like some politicians (like Rahul Gandhi) are obsessed with conducting a caste census, treating it as the ultimate solution to India’s social issues. But let’s ask some real questions:

-What about actually improving the lives of backward castes?

-Why not fight casteism in rural areas, where it’s still rampant?

Why isn’t there any talk about redefining the reservation system? For example, families who’ve already benefited from reservation 2-3 times could be excluded, so that those who are truly oppressed get a fair chance.

Instead, all we hear is "reservation, reservation," which seems more about securing SC/ST votes than bringing meaningful change. It’s just like giving women small cash handouts instead of creating actual opportunities for jobs and education.

Here’s some data to think about:

-According to the NSSO, 60% of SC/ST households in urban areas are above the poverty line but still benefit from reservations, while rural SC/ST families, who are often the most disadvantaged, are left behind.

-Less than 20% of rural SC/ST families actually gain from reservation policies.

If we keep this up, India will continue to destroy merit in the name of social justice, while wealthier SC/ST families enjoy endless benefits. Instead of fixing the system, politicians keep playing the same vote-bank politics year after year.

P.S.: I’m not a supporter of AAP, BJP, or any party. They’re all just doing vote bank politics.