I hear you. I in fact stated that people from humble beginnings do make it to the top with perseverance. But to say only 10 pct contribution is due to circumstances is being insensitive to those who are dealt a terrible hand.
A scheduled caste person who is born into a family that cleans latrines has to fight discrimination at every step. It is more humane to level the playing field than to pooh pooh the notion that ones circumstances can play a huge role.
got to address and attack root cause. Else all one does is to rub salt into the wound.