Mumbai: A woman stops a police van that was transporting illegally detained peaceful protestors. She is soon joined by a large crowd, forcing the police to release all of them.
If this photo was taken in China, Russia, or Iran - it would be on the front page of every western newspaper. The photographer would win numerous prizes and "human rights" awards, and the woman would become an instant celebrity, and nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
As an educator, I find it deeply painful to watch the image of our students being tarnished on media.
The students' protest is taking place peacefully at Jantar Mantar. If there are reports of violence elsewhere in Delhi, please do not rush to attribute them to this movement without evidence. Those who genuinely know these young people have seen their extraordinary patience, discipline and restraint.
I often wonder: what kind of system is so quick to distrust its own students? Why is it easier to question their intentions than to hear their concerns?
Our children deserve to be protected, not portrayed as villains. Their voices deserve to be heard, not drowned out by narratives that serve vested interests.
AN APPEAL TO THE GOVERNMENT
regarding breaking my fast…
Once the assurance from govt come I will also appeal to the peacefully protesting students to halt the movement for now and enter into dialogue with the government
#BREAKING: Terrorist attack on Kokernag-Anantnag Road of South Kashmir. One J&K Police personnel critically injured, rushed to the hospital. J&K Police responded to the fire by terrorists. Terrorists have fled from the scene. Additional forces rushed. Massive Ops underway.
CJI has no time to watch videos of police publicly assaulting women in court.
PM has no time to face the press on NEET scams and dead students.
TV media has no time to fact-check before running government scripts.
And somehow the system still expects us to believe “due process” is working?
Students get lathi-charged for demanding basic exam integrity, videos surface showing the brutality, and the highest court in the land says “don’t waste our time.”
The same court that finds endless hours for bail hearings of politicians and corporate cases suddenly runs out of clock when it’s about accountability for state violence.
The system has already decided it’s too busy to care for citizens.
#BREAKING "Don't waste our time," CJI Surya Kant on plea against police action on student protesters during #CJP march.
"We are not interested in videos, we don't have time to watch," CJI tells lawyer who said there are videos showing police atrocities.
I hope our govt starts a meaningful dialogue with Sonam Wangchuk and the student bodies so his health does not deteriorate any further ! Please end your fast Sonam. Your health is as important as this fight. You and the students are fighting for the future of India and for our youth. My heartfelt & unwavering support to every student & to Sonam in this fight to uplift & upgrade our educational system . More power to all of you. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
watching gen z turn art, music and words into peaceful resistance is one of the most powerful things i've seen. if you're raising your voice, stay safe. hold onto why you started. we'll stand with you
#SpeakUp#WeStandWithSonamWangchuk