India’s elections are not fought on development, jobs, or governance—they are fought on the currency of caste and reservation.

• SC/STs vote for the party that promises them more reservations. OBCs vote for the party that promises them more reservations.

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• And the General Category? They vote for whoever promises meritocracy, equal opportunity, and a fair system—only to get betrayed once the same leaders return to reservation politics.

This is not a democracy. This is arithmetic: whoever secures the bigger quota vote-bank wins, while the merit voter is treated as disposable. Let’s break it down.

1. The Reservation Auction: Who Bids Higher Wins

indian elections have turned into an open bazaar. Parties compete not with policies but with promises of 10%, 15%, or 20% more reservation. It’s not about education or jobs—it’s about securing caste blocs.

2. SC/ST Vote = Guaranteed by Quotas

Political math is simple. Promise Dalits and Adivasis bigger quotas, scholarships, and benefits, and the votes fall in line. No questions asked about infrastructure, economy, or governance.

3. OBC Vote = The Swing Weapon

With OBCs forming the largest bloc, their demands dictate the political game. Every party bends over backward, offering more quota slices—even if it means crossing the 50% ceiling. It’s pure arithmetic, not principle.

4. General Category = Betrayed Every Time

Meritocracy is the bait. Every manifesto whispers about “equal opportunities” and “fair chances.” But once elected, no party dares offend caste vote-banks. The General Category voter is left cheated, betrayed, and voiceless.

5. Meritocracy Is a Joke in indian Politics

The system isn’t about who is most qualified, but about who belongs to which caste bloc. In education, jobs, and politics, reservation is the ticket—merit is the afterthought. Democracy becomes caste arithmetic, not governance.

6. Politicians Fear Votes, Not Truth

No party has the courage to say: “Let’s reduce reservations and build true equality.” Why? Because it’s electoral suicide. The General Category is not a bloc—it’s scattered, divided, and too few to swing an election. Power respects numbers, not fairness.

7. The Inevitable Betrayal

Every election cycle ends the same way. Merit voters cast ballots in hope. Politicians swear reform. But once in power, reservation math returns. The cycle repeats, the betrayal deepens, and the General Category remains a silent, frustrated spectator.

💀 Final Punchline

In India, reservations buy votes, not merit. SC/STs vote for quotas. OBCs vote for quotas. The General Category votes for promises—and ends up with nothing.