Was the Tamil Nadu government right in giving religion-based reservation?
The government has given reservation to Muslims and Christians. This is nothing new. There is already a 30 per cent reservation quota for them in the OBC quota. They have just assured 3.5 per cent reservation for them. Are reservations necessary? That is a very difficult question to answer right now. I don’t have the details about how many people have benefited from it. But we do need reservation for the weaker sections. I don’t believe in appeasement but you cannot call everything that we do for the minorities as appeasement. Do you think privatisation of education has helped? I don’t think private self financing colleges help the people. They help only the rich. Free education at all levels would be ideal. The government should open more professional colleges. At least they are cheaper than the private ones. What do you think about the government selling liquor? For the government selling liquor is a good avenue to make money. They should find some other money making scheme and leave
