Student condemns labels against demonstrators
An Indian student who joined a 23-day hunger strike during recent protests has criticised Indian media for calling demonstrators “Pakistani agents.”
Neha Bora participated in a protest involving thousands of students at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. She said such labels aimed to suppress dissent and silence public criticism.
Bora recalled similar allegations against people in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). She said the public had remained silent when violence affected Kashmir.
“Today, when students protest for their rights, they are called Pakistani agents,” Bora said. She added that people now realise earlier allegations were false.
Youth protests end after government promises
Bora made the remarks after Gen-Z protesters ended their demonstration following the education minister’s resignation.
The government also promised to meet the protesters’ demands. These included compensation for students affected by examination irregularities.
Protesters also demanded the withdrawal of legal cases filed against demonstrators, according to CJP spokesman Ashutosh Ranka.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a task force to reform India’s examination system. Tech entrepreneur Nandan Nilekani will lead the panel.
Modi announced the move after days of youth protests over alleged examination paper leaks.
“Our examination system should be trustworthy and transparent,” Modi said on Instagram.
He added that the system should make maximum use of technology. Furthermore, Modi said the government would introduce new legislation against examination paper leaks in parliament.
The protests have highlighted growing concerns over examination standards and accountability across India.
