factual data is an interesting term, I think this whole discussion is about how factual data at present fail to consider lack of opportunities some people faced historically.
We must understand differences between Reporting and Journalism.
No; see my other comment here - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37333669
Westerners have no clue when it comes to the huge diversity existing in India on Social/Religious/Linguistic/Economic/Caste/Nutrition etc. parameters and how each is being "gamed" by vested interests both in India and abroad to suit their agendas. Hence "Equal Opportunities" does not guarantee "Equal Outcomes". The wikipedia page "Reservations in India" linked to in my above comment gives the details and finer points which i highly recommend reading in entirety to understand the complexities involved.