Wednesday, June 28, 2006

MY MERIT IS MY CASTE

'EDUCATION is the birth right not the reservation' a very well said statement by one of the great scholars of India. Caste based education is actually causing people to identify themselves and each other on caste lines all across the country from north to south, east to west. This is not going to help the cause if we are indeed determined to the cause of pulling of those restraining hinges of time...
The PURPOSE of reservations as stated by the govt. is UPLIFTMENT of backwards but we all know that reservation is not the only solution. But here the PURPOSE is different. this is mere political gimmick holding ulterior motives of the ministers playing for their votebanks or even to divide the nation so as to implement 'DIVIDE AND RULE POLICY'. But even then if they think that to be the only solution then what actually stops them from conducting a thorough analysis regarding the extent of success of reservation since past years.I say,set up an independent commission,an apolitical, a non judicial body and lets see who's in the wrong.We are ready to accept their verdict,any verdict..But we are not going to listen to people who are incapable (morally as well as professionally) to give any statement in this regard.
'Animality' I would say still supercede 'Humanity' in this context, at least they are not categorized on such lines.
Reservation are just crutches which will severely limit the ability of so called backward communities to equal or even better others.Its a kind of an abuse to Backwards, an act isolating them from the society, declaring persistently them to be WEAK and I dont think that any human being would ever like to accept this sort of HUMILIATION.
Reservation actually jeopardize the chances of best talent by diluting the QUALITY of education as well as premier institutes to coruscate in the nation.It will only undo all the nation building efforts by the great visionaries of the country. This sort of thing inspite of uplifting backwards will instead bring us down and we will start moving backwards.
Its high time for us to understand that the caste system is an anachronism that needs to be removed from the indian society. Inspite of accepting it as a historical reality, we must change our attitude and abolish all the priviliges to any one of any sort forthwith and have a level playground. Let us not divide the nation any further. Casteism is a curse we inherit and it is time to move forward by abolishing it totally. No sensible person would argue against equality of opportunity.
We, the common people , love to sit back and watch everything on T.V. Have we ever realised that each one of us has to speak to make a difference in our society! That the ones girding up their lions are none but the ones among us, US! WE, the motivated few, are not going to rest(no we are not) not
till the govt. stops perpetrating crimes in the name of caste equality.
So, Let us stand up and move forward immediately and get rid of any discrimination in any walk of life.

ITS HIGH TIME WE REALISE OUR DUTIES.
I know it's a mammoth task but it needs doing and for that we need support. SUPPORT of every concerned citizen who have atleast once realised about his/her duties rather than just enjoying the rights.
So let us join our hands to eradicate this curse from the dictionary of India.

The question is not who will allow us...
rather who is going to stop us...
to create history...
to revoke a constitutional amendements.Lets take a step back in constitution to take a step forward in time.
think about...

Monday, June 26, 2006

VOICE FOR QUALITY:ITS TIME FOR ACTION

ITS TIME TO SHIFT GEARS FOR US.TIME TO MOVE OUT FROM BEING JUST ANOTHER NET FORUM FORMED ESPECIALLY,WITH THE SCHOOLS OPENING SOON

THE FEEDBACK THAT WE HAVE RECEIVED FROM SCHOOLS IS THAT THEY SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN THE PROTEST WITHOUT ACTUALLY ASKING THEM TO DO WHAT THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO(DUE TO THEIR OBVIOUS LIMITATIONS)
SO KEEPING THAT IN MIND,
WHAT WE PLAN TO DO AT VFQ,IS IDENTIFY ACTIVE VOLUNTARY MEMBERS.
WHAT WE PLAN TO DO IS TO PROVIDE THE ORGANISATIONS LEADING THE MOVEMENT WITH A HUMAN RESOURCE TO DO THE GROUND WORK.

WORK IS BEING DONE..HAVE NO DOUBT ABOUT THAT.
1)SIGNATURE CAMPAIGN STARTED BY YFE-DU,ARE TRYING TO RAISE 1CRORE SIGNATURES FROM ALL OVER INDIA TO CREATE A VOTEBANK AGAINST CONGRESS.IT REQUIRES A HUGE TASKFORCE
2)AS SOON AS SCHOOL OPENS WE WILL BE VISTING THE HEADS OF VARIOUS SCHOOLS.
WHAT WE HAVE IN MIND RIGHT NOW IS
EITHER
a)SCHOOL SHUT DOWN(FOR ONLY A DAY OFCOURSE)
OR,MORE FEASIBLE PROB
b)BLACK BADGE DAY OBSERVED
C)INTERSCHOOL DEBATES ETC.


ALL THOSE WHO HAVE AND WHO CAN SPARE SOME TIME( IT WILL BE WITHIN YOUR LIMITATIONS I ASSURE YOU)3-7HRS WEEKLY
ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT US AT
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WE DONT HAVE MUCH TIME.YOU MUST REALISE THIS.ALL HANDS AT THE DECK
LETS ROCK....

Sunday, June 18, 2006

Fractured society:Divided by the insane government policy

If nothing else,the reservation policy has succeeded to divide the society.In a country where before,whenever an issue of national interest came up,people would either unite for the cause or sit silently.Vey rarely, the past had seen people stand up against each other,divide within colleges,friendships fractured,relationships broken...

Whatever the result,the outcome of this debate may be,the fact that stares you in your face is...Its never going to be the same again.Okay,we argue that this issue has not yet reached the masses.which remain blissfully unaware of it

But we cant deny the impact it has had on the psyche of people which the reservation policy was going to affect or who in some way were connected,in any which way...

Maybe,just maybe we will all forget this all.Maybe it will die a natural death.But it will be present in the subconscious of the individual,always coming forth,forever sensitive..always susceptible,always inflammable

Unless we make a sincere effort to remove this obstacle,forever and For always...

The recent controversy at AIIMS is just an example.So much has happened simultaneously, that it cant be misconstrued as coincidence.

The timing of the health ministry,their consequent interference all are indicative of the attempt to divide the AIIMS body.And its on the reservation issue.You don't even have to read between the lines.It is out for everyone to see.

To lower the autonomic governance at AIIMS and to increase his own stake in governance and political authority,the health minister decided to rule by the 'dummy rule'.
Implanted his own person who executed his decision so that in future ,AIIMS cannot be used as a seat of agitation concerning reservation etc.

AIIMS is not an isolated example.the government has succeeded on what it set out to do.

1)primarily votebank maintained,as it sets out to please both parties,for and against the government policy,albeit separately(this itself is suggestive of the underhanded way the government is working here)

2)divide the people.Let them never come together so that if someday,the generation awakens,they never unite..End result.they continue to rule and we continue to be ruled.Period

What we must realize is that students,teachers,professors etc who feel for the cause(either pro or against the reservation policy) genuinely and working very hard ,not for personal gains have only to lose.

Because as long as the nation is divided and those few corrupted individuals at the top,without any conscience and moral,stay united,in their quest to create a fractured society and rule,we have little hope.

everything is going to be decided behind the doors,nothing you or me is going to do is going to have much of a difference.Unless...

unless we unite against the government.Show them our strength,our stand together...In our numbers and in such a way,that they are forced to reconsider,take stock of the situation.

We will rule then...And not until then

quote:we must hang together now or
we will surely all hang separately later

think about it...

Monday, June 12, 2006

Since we started:the follow up

The most encouraging thing since the blog has started has been the encouragement by UNITED STUDENTS,an organization which has been associated with this movement right from the start.They have assured their help and support towards VFQ and we appreciate it whole heartedly
VFQ has held a couple of meetings with YFE leaders.They have been appreciative of the initiative that we have taken and the ideas we have put forward to them as to how to move ahead.They will be made available on the blog as and when the ideas begin to take shape and become more concrete.
On Sunday,viewing the Karan Thapar show with Mr P.chidambram,it was clear that the demand as put forward by the students as regard to the reservation and the review committee would not be met, atleast in the minister's opinion. So it becomes more imperative for us to unite.. and fast..SC stay order on the reservation issue will not be forever..We have to gear up for action.
Also one of the channels was showing a survey where majority of the people questioned were in favor of the government policy on reservation.
One of the members of YFE who was invited to the show discussing this and on being asked about it he said only 763 people have been surveyed .It is self explanatory.I don't need to say much more .It is self explanatory, he said in the midst of applause..Kudos to the response and the simplicity and logic behind the statement is self evident

Mails have been sent to school students and students just out of school regarding the setting up of VFQ.We plan to update you on how much successful we have been on the weekend.

Also on our agenda is setting up of a VFQ community on orkut and post the message on school student communities on the net.The number we have contacted is miniscule compared to the potential school student strength.It will take time we know...
but you know what??We plan to succeed...

Friday, June 09, 2006

STAND UP AND BE COUNTED

VOICE FOR QUALITY-
This is a forum made to add a new dimension in the continuing fight against the proposed hike in reservations in all central colleges and universities.Till now what has been glaringly missing is schoool students in action out there,facing the heat,standing shoulder to shoulder with their seniors in colleges.Sly remarks have been made in the media by those politicians at the top,who are bent on dividing the country, on the absence of those students from the ongoing protests who are going to be directly affected and not ONCE but TWICE OVER.(1st at under grad then at post grad level)
NOT ANY MORE!!
Our seniors have shown us the way.They have provided us with a platform where we can..NO..we will stand and voice our opinion.We will stand by our seniors.They have done a commendable job till now,demanding a response from the government and getting it albeit unsatisfactory .They have forced the Supreme court to sit up and take notice.BUT...Its far from over.
Lots need to be done.And They will not be alone this time.School students of India wil be there helping out in whatever way possible.We begin small,like every other organistion and we aim high...You know why??
Because we believe in ourselves..
What are we?
Voice For Quality...We raise our voice to protest against the compromise in quality that the government plans to introduce in the name of reservations.We believe that that it will hamper the quality in the institutions .We cannot expect to build a building without having a foundation.And in the garb of reservations,the Government is hiding this very folly commited by it...Its failure to provide PRIMARY EDUCATION until the age of 14yrs,a birth right of every citizen of India.
Who are we?
we represent the students studying in different schools and who have just passed out from all over India.We plan to get them them all orgainsed and join our seniors.We are in touch with YOUTH FOR EQUALITY.and are working in perfect coordination with them..
Purpose of this blog-
to carry out discussion via this medium.We appreciate the views of people who support reservation.We are confident that we all ,whatever are stance is have a commmon purpose.The welfare of the Nation as a whole...We are bound to agree somewhere.The debate is far from over.. And we dont plan to let it be...This is how we aim to contact and keep in touch with people from all over the country.Via this blog...
We plan to make everyone aware of whats happening/state of the protests.and the future action plan.Comments on this blog from everyone will be be put up.Facts from readers which have not yet come up,or any interpretations of known facts which have not yet been discussed ,regardless of their stance will be posted on the blog.This site will be updated regularly.plus all the comments of everyone will be read and attended to
To contact us /register with Voice For Quality
Our email address
voice4quality@yahoo.co.in
As and when schools register with us,we will update this on the site
STAND UP FOR A CAUSE-WE UNITE TODAY...
lets rock...