The resignation of the Education Minister is an acknowledgment that accountability in a democracy cannot be indefinitely evaded. It comes after weeks of determined, peaceful voices raised by students, parents and citizens across the country who refused to be ignored.
It also comes after far too many young Indians faced unnecessary police brutality and force for exercising their democratic right to peaceful protest. That should concern every citizen, regardless of political affiliation.
But accountability does not end with a resignation. The deeper failures that brought us here must now be addressed through transparent reforms, institutional responsibility and a commitment to ensuring that no young Indian’s future is jeopardised again.
The students who marched, spoke out and peacefully persisted deserve to know that this is the beginning of reform, not the end of the story.
Gen Z kids are not monsters or saints, as they are made out to be. Gen Z is just a label given to people born in a certain period of time. A category. They are like youth of any generation, with more resources than their previous generation, just like the generations before them.
You think Gen Z is progressive, against sexism.
Then you hear them on Meloni.
You think Gen Z is egalitarian, for the subaltern.
Then you hear them on tea-vending.
You think Gen Z is well-read, for education.
Then you ask them what NEET is.
You think Gen Z is kind, against violence.
Then you see them around reporters.
You think Gen Z is sincere, devoted to its cause.
Then you see their protest fit checks.
You think Gen Z is united, in total solidarity.
Then you watch them handle a burger.
You think Gen Z is just, for absolute fairness.
Then you ask them about merit.
हमेशा देर कर देता हूँ मैं हर काम करने में
ज़रूरी बात कहनी हो कोई वादा निभाना हो
~ मुनीर नियाज़ी
“I always manage to delay, whatever I must do—
A crucial word I had to say, a pledge I should see through.”
- Munir Niazi
I agree woh bhadwa hai but I never understood one thing, why do the torch bearers of equality and social justice use "Chai Wala" as a slur.. is it not classist..??