By Bhakti Kothari

The discourse surrounding reservation policies in India often ignites heated debates, especially when linked to societal issues such as railway accidents. Recently, social media has seen a surge in narratives blaming reservation policies for train mishaps, attributing these incidents to allegedly less skilled technicians from SC/ST/OBC backgrounds. However, a closer examination of these claims reveals a different story.

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THE CONTROVERSIAL CIRCULAR: “BEST AMONG FAILED”

At the heart of the controversy is a circular that allowed two Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates who secured 20% marks to be considered under the “Best Among Failed” scheme. This policy, implemented due to the unavailability of sufficient reserved candidates, has been criticized for allegedly compromising the quality of railway staff.

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