The student-led protests against the NEET UG paper leak last month showed that the youth of this country holds the power to make a meaningful change is they work diligently on it. The protests saw the current generation ask for accountability and join the movement from across the nation. They even received support from celebrities from all walks of life. Actor Gul Panag was also amongst them who praised the dedication shown by the students and stood by them in support.
Why They Matter
“I think Jantar Mantar proved that the youth can no longer be dismissed. They may not all be part of the electorate yet, but they can influence the electorate, shape the national conversation and compel those in power to respond. Once that happens, there is no going back,” she asserts.
Taking the example of the protests, Panag says that it just goes on to show that the demands of the younger generation cannot be discarded owing to their lack of experience on the basis of age.
