New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), demanding the resignation of Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains over the alleged paper leak controversy. Sirsa accused the AAP of adopting double standards and alleged that its leaders had failed to uphold the principles they had previously advocated on examination paper leaks.Speaking in a video post, Sirsa referred to AAP’s earlier stand on similar controve…
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New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) As Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the post of Union Education Minister on Saturday, educator, innovator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk congratulated the countrymen, calling it a “victory of democracy”. Taking to X, Wangchuk said, “IT’S A VICTORY OF DEMOCRACY. Direct democracy… straight from the streets. It’s a victory of peace, patience & perseverance. Congratulations, CJP, Gen Z of the nation, and thank you all citizens for shedding fear and the fear of fe…
Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) Veteran actress Soni Razdan, also known for being Bollywood star Alia Bhatt’s mother, shared her detailed opinion on the ongoing student protests.The actress stated that while Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s tenure has brought significant reforms, accountability must still be demanded when institutions fail.Her post comes amid nationwide protests by students over the alleged NEET paper leak and other examination-related issues.Protesters have been demanding greater…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Friday criticised the Central government’s handling of student protests over examination paper leaks, alleging that the education system was facing a deep crisis. The veteran leader, in an article in The Hindu, shared by the Congress party on its X handle, said, “The Modi government routinely uses violence in preference to dialogue. The pattern is clear, from farmers to activists.”The party said, “Th…
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The woe of millions of students in India has turned into a political tug-of-war with parties across the spectrum aggressively airing respective views and interests, refusing to negotiate, all the while heightening tension, friction, and resulting in street fights.The ongoing youth agitation has once again exposed deep structural fractures in India’s examination systems that need immediate attention and adequate tuning.The removal of one individual or even an administr…
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Actor R. Madhavan has expressed confidence and complete trust in the government that it will take the necessary corrective measures in the wake of the alleged NEET paper leak controversy.The actor, urging students not to lose hope, appealed to them to continue believing in themselves and not feel anxious or worried.Taking to his social media account, Madhavan shared a detailed statement that read, “Education has the power to shape the future of our nation, and every studen…
Kolkata, July 22 (IANS) The West Bengal Government will be placing the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India on the income and expenditures from the state exchequer on the floor of the Assembly on July 25, which will be the last day of the ongoing extended Budget Session of the House.Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari made an announcement on this count while addressing the floor of the House on Wednesday afternoon while giving his reply on discussions on the budgetary alloc…
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Singer and television host Aditya Narayan has spoken out about the importance of protecting merit and ensuring fairness in the country’s examination system. In his recent post, he stressed that every student’s hard work deserves to be safeguarded and called for greater transparency and accountability in the wake of examination-related failures. Taking to Instagram, Aditya wrote, “Merit, fairness and opportunity are national responsibilities. The biggest issue here is whe…
Chennai, July 22 (IANS) Even as he pointed out that visuals of police brutality against young people in New Delhi trying to make their voices heard had left one completely heavy-hearted, actor Kalidas Jayaram has sought to highlight the catch 22 situation that celebrities find themselves in, saying that when anyone with a public profile spoke up, or chose not to, it was a lose-lose situation. Taking to his Instagram page to pen his thoughts on the issue, he wrote, “Why is the expectation always …
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Actor Rajkummar Rao shared a heartfelt message amid the intense ongoing student protests.He urged people and authorities alike to choose empathy, dialogue and peaceful engagement over confrontation.Taking to his social media account, the actor was seen stressing over the importance of listening to young voices while maintaining peace.His note began, ‘When young people feel unheard, it is a reminder that society must listen. Every voice deserves to be heard with dignity, fa…