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Disheartening

Sir, — The Supreme Court's decision to examine the issue of providing reservation to Dalit Christians (Feb. 12) is disheartening. The caste system is a unique feature of Hindu society.

Once an individual converts to another religion, the laws applicable to that community alone should apply. Caste-based reservation is relevant only as long as one remains a Hindu.

B.N. Gangadhar,
Bangalore

Sir, — The Court's decision is timely. The caste ethos has infected most members of all religions, including those who profess an egalitarian tenet.

The ascribed social status of a Dalit does not in any way change just by his or her changing over to Christianity.

P. Arockiadoss,
Chennai

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