Thursday 23 February 2012

For their poor brethren, Brahmins seek 10% quota in education

Brahmins are now demanding 10% reservation in education for economically backward members of the community. Brahmsena, a community organisation, has organised a Brahm Choryasi, community lunch, in Ahmedabad on Sunday and expects to bring together 11 lakh Brahmins.

More and more communities in India are demanding reservation for their community. Brahmins, one of the most progressive communities in the country, are looking for reservation in education sector for poor members of the community. "We are going to convene a meeting of all the Brahmin organisations in the country and pass a resolution demanding 10% reservation in education sector for economically backward Brahmin students," said Bhavesh Rajyaguru, president of Brahmsena.

Brahmsena also plans to connect with community members through Closed Users Group (CUG) mobile network and are in talks with a telecom company. "We have received 25,000 applications for joining this network," said Rajyaguru. The community will be able to save Rs100 crore annually towards mobile expenses, he said.

Brahm Choryasi, mass Yagnopavit ceremony and Vevai Pasandagi Melo (Marriage Service) have been organised for the community on Sunday. "We have received an overwhelming response for the programme and are expecting the participation of around 11 lakh Brahmins from across Gujarat," said Deepak Bhatt, media in-charge of Brahmsena. The organisation will prepare 33 lakh laddu for Brahm Choryasi and 1.11 lakh kilogram vegetables will be consumed. Around 20,000 volunteers will provide their services during the programme. The organisation has created separate sitting arrangement for senior citizens.

The Brahmsena has also invited office-bearers of other communities to the programme. Moreover, it will felicitate people from the community who have got achievements in personal life and have worked for the community, apart from feting people who have cooperated in organising the programme.Rajyaguru said that the organisation will also be demanding that Mangal Pandey's statue be put up in the city and declare Vasant Panchami, birthday of Jagadguru Shankaracharya, a
public holiday.

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_for-their-poor-brethren-brahmins-seek-10pct-quota-in-education_1653892

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