For everyone saying, "Yes, we agree the paper leak was a terrible thing to happen, but we won't participate in the protest because we don't want to associate ourselves with the 'other' elements involved."
I genuinely have no words.
How can political prejudice outweigh basic humanity? Can you not put your political differences aside for one moment? Can you not set them aside, just this once, for a cause far greater than any political affiliation?
It does not matter which party is associated with the protest or which leader organized it. What matters is what the protest is about.
It is about the paper leak. It is about the lives lost because of a politically corrupt education system and those entrusted to run it. It is about demanding accountability. It is about ensuring that this country remains a functioning democracy where every child, especially those who cannot afford to pay lakhs in fees, has a fair chance to succeed through merit.
If you believe in that cause, you speak up. It really is that simple.
I recently heard an influencer say, "Humare andar ki nafrat humari insaaniyat se badi ho gayi hai." Sadly, I think that perfectly captures the state of our country today.