This story perfectly highlights the deep flaws in the current reservation system. When someone from a well-off family, already enjoying the privileges of wealth and comfort, still uses caste-based reservation to gain access to scholarships and benefits, it undermines the very spirit of social justice. Reservations were meant to uplift the truly marginalized, those who lacked financial stability, educational opportunities, and social mobility. Instead, in many cases, they have become tools for the privileged within these communities to further consolidate their advantages, leaving behind those who genuinely need support.
What makes it even worse is how these benefits are misused. A scholarship of ₹45,000 per year — which could have changed the life of a poor student by covering tuition, books, or living expenses — ended up being invested in bitcoin by someone who didn’t need it in the first place. The result? A 1000% return, multiplying wealth for someone who was never disadvantaged to begin with. This is not empowerment; this is exploitation of a policy designed with good intentions but poor execution. It turns social justice into social injustice, where the poor are sidelined while the rich reap benefits in the name of historical oppression.
This is exactly why india needs to rethink reservations and shift towards an income-based model. If someone is driving a Mercedes, living in luxury, or wearing designer clothes, they do not need the same level of support as someone struggling to afford basic education or meals. The focus should be on economic need, not just caste identity, ensuring that the poorest — regardless of community — are uplifted first. Otherwise, the system will continue to breed resentment, widen divides, and fail its true purpose: creating a level playing field for those who are genuinely disadvantaged.
What makes it even worse is how these benefits are misused. A scholarship of ₹45,000 per year — which could have changed the life of a poor student by covering tuition, books, or living expenses — ended up being invested in bitcoin by someone who didn’t need it in the first place. The result? A 1000% return, multiplying wealth for someone who was never disadvantaged to begin with. This is not empowerment; this is exploitation of a policy designed with good intentions but poor execution. It turns social justice into social injustice, where the poor are sidelined while the rich reap benefits in the name of historical oppression.
This is exactly why india needs to rethink reservations and shift towards an income-based model. If someone is driving a Mercedes, living in luxury, or wearing designer clothes, they do not need the same level of support as someone struggling to afford basic education or meals. The focus should be on economic need, not just caste identity, ensuring that the poorest — regardless of community — are uplifted first. Otherwise, the system will continue to breed resentment, widen divides, and fail its true purpose: creating a level playing field for those who are genuinely disadvantaged.
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