EMPOWERMENT

 SOCIAL JUSTICE: EMPOWERMENT

India's one of major objective was to remove social melody of caste system. The caste system is still Wide spread and remains deep rooted in the society especially in rural areas, Indian Constitution has sought to denounce caste discrimination and practice of untouchability, Introduction of reservations for SCS, STs, BCs, and OBCs has created violent agitation for more reservations based on caste and population, More communities are fighting for their inclusion under lower castes and backward classes in order to enjoy the benefit of reservation, Tamilnadu government has reserved 70% reservation for political gains.

Quota System has created elites among targeted groups. The benefit barely trickling down to the real deserving needy. Vested interests have mean time stymied attempts to base quota on caste neutral economic criteria. Reserving basing such a political issue and reflects divisive mind set of the people. A caste based reservation system no longer serves the purpose of empowerment of the target group rather it may trigger social conflicts as more and more groups raise demands for their inclusion. Caste colour is being given even in minor incidents and demonstrations were being stages without much provocation - fake atrocity cases are increasing. Champions of abolition of Caste System argued against reintroduction of caste in census in 2011. Caste makes a person inferior or superior and determines an individual place and identity in society the work he carry out.

Backward classes - Reservations:

Backward class commission has prepared a list of 2399 backward castes in India of which 837 had been classified as the most backward. The second backward class commission using 1931 census data of British estimated that 54% of the total population excluding SCs and STs belong to 3743 different castes and communities under Backward Classes.

Dalit Empowerment:

For centuries Dalits suffered exploitation. But after independence, India aimed to improve their lot through job reservations. The concept of empowerment through democracy and economic opportunities created by economic reforms has created an astonishing new phenomenon. The rise of Dalit millionaire - industrialists. Now they have established Dalit Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Mumbai.

Divisive Forces:

It is reported that divisive forces are functioning within India in order to break the unity of the country with the help of outside countries for political and self gain. They are:

1. Maoist/Marxists-aligned with China 2

2. Christian Evangelists - aligned with the West

3. Jihadis - aligned with Islamic fundamentalists.

A War against injustice is misinterpreted by most of the followers of Islam as Jihadis. Their main aim is to destroy the unity of India. They have plans to destroy business and economic centres in India targeting Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad. Islam says participation in Jihad is the duty of a Muslim when the fight is to uphold justice.

Maoists have built a base of Indian supporters and created a red corridor in Chattisgarh, Orrisa, Jharkhand and north coastal Andhra with main aim of destruction of traditional tribal organic links with mainstream of Indian culture. Money is pouring through Christian evangelist missions and they are trying to convert poor families into Christianity including the coastal areas of Kerala. Christians have a Strong presence in Nagaland and for long have been supporting Naga separatists.

The ISI and Pakistani Jihadis terrorism with other Islmaic terrorist organization is well known like the attack on Taj hotel Bombay on 26.11.2008 in Mumbai. They have hateful projects and are trying to use Naxal bases now for anti Indian activities (STRAT FOR) and Naxalite leaders have pledged their support for Separatist movement in India.

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