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Unquestioning adherence to tradition invokes irrationality, which in fact supplies hegemony. It is this tradition that influences our public policy; Instead of eradicating hunger, malnutrition and illiteracy, perpetuating them becomes an overt or implicit agenda. There is reason to be disappointed; But the stream of arguments flowing in the heart of the society against deprivation of opportunities and unfairness also makes us hopeful. 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