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IIOur politicians of all political hues have twisted and defaced the Constitution for protecting their respective vote banks in past 60 years. While there is no consideration for the economically poor in the general category, quotas have remained in the hands of powerful and influential families, depriving those who needed it most. The Centre should review the entire quota scene. It must examine family units who have enjoyed the quota benefit many times in the
past and the justification for its continuance now. RAMESH KAUSHAL, New York (USA)
IIIThe Supreme Court has given relief to thousands of talented students who would have missed seats in IIMs and IITs and other institutions due to 27 per cent reservation for the OBCS. The politicians are always worried about their vote banks and make laws to suit their interests in the elections. They care two hoots about general merit and the students’ future. The stay order on the OBC quota is right and should be appreciated.
The government has every right to formulate policies to raise the living standard of backward classes and give them more opportunities in educational institutions, but reservation will foment tension and bitterness and it is not the solution. Thus, the government should come forward
with some other plan to help them permanently and satisfy students of all castes and sub-castes. SHAILESH KUMAR, Bangalore
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Waiting in the court
Can senior judicial officers ignore the Supreme Court’s directive that the members of medical profession should not be unnecessarily called to the courts and, if called for evidence as expert witnesses they should be allowed to go as early as possible keeping in view the nature of their duties to the patients.
Recently I appeared in the court of a senior judicial officer as expert witness in a murder case and informed the court of my arrival. I had to wait for more than an hour though the court was busy in some civil cases. This might be happening to many doctors who otherwise are not willing to highlight the matter due to fear of the court and ignorance of the law and the Supreme Court’s directions. Being a representative of the associations of forensic medicine experts and in-service doctors of the state, it is my duty to highlight this problem being faced by the medical professionals. I appeal to all concerned to do the needful in public interest. Dr D.S. BHULLAR, Patiala
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