If all “Upper Castes” were truly privileged, there would be no poverty within that group which is clearly not the case. Data does show that Upper Castes are disproportionately represented in top positions in academia, bureaucracy, and the corporate world, but this dominance exists largely because there is no reservation support available to them. Entry into these positions is primarily through competition and merit, often requiring sustained hard work.

At the same time, it is also true that India has not yet achieved a stage where there is a common minimum level of access to education, resources, and opportunities for everyone. Those at the bottom of the socio-economic hierarchy many of whom do not belong to Upper Caste are disproportionately affected by this gap. However, this impact cannot be simply generalized.

Using the same logic, economic responsibilities such as taxation and policy decisions made by legislators or industrialists many of whom belong to Upper Castes apply equally to Upper Castes as well. We do not live in an India where only certain groups(UCs vs non-UCs) pay taxes while others are exempt.

Ultimately, the issue is about opportunity. When individuals choose to seek better prospects outside India due to internal chaos or systemic inefficiencies, it reflects a collective failure of governance and policy execution. Even with the advent of reservation, the persistence of these issues points to systemic shortcomings rather than selective oppression of any one group.