Letter to a comrade in arms

Dear friend, it is indeed sad to note that the Rajasthan reservation matter was again adjourned without a hearing. It is understandable that frustration be felt by the brave people who are tirelessly fighting. Practical nitty-gritty of litigation is lost on people who have never attended Court proceedings. However, the point of the matter is that it is only because of Courts that a modicum of hope survives. FEM is a welcome step in the right direction, but our efforts to get bad policy decisions struck down by   Courts must continue. We must and will explore other avenues to get our objectives fulfilled, but by far, litigation is the most effective tool to bring about desired change. Legislation, of course is the best, but it will take decades for policy to be influenced so as to suit our needs and fulfil our demands. Till then let us carry on (with a grim smile, maybe) the good fight. Things do happen in Courts of Law. Maratha reservation getting stayed is nothing short of a spectacular and hard won victory. Allow me here to say, my friend, that I was quite adamant that we should press for a stay. In  February 2020, as @⁨Utpala M⁩ @⁨Shenoy Sudha⁩ @⁨Anju M⁩ know, I'd urged for the same. Since then, repeatedly, to all who mattered, my only request was, press for stay. Alas, wisdom said otherwise. Yet, on 09.09.2020, the SC stayed the reservation, thanks to the tireless efforts of all concerned. So, I'd day this, be of good cheer, and soldier on. Hopes of an entire nation rest upon team YFE and the wise lawyers. I am certain that as time goes along members of FEM will come to understand the challenges faced by public spirited litigants. As and when that happens, the legal team will get support of all of these organisations which we represent. There may be frustrating days, and hopeless months. In the end, justice shall prevail. Reservation in its present iteration will be scrapped today or tomorrow. Let's all hope and pray that the day comes soon.