ABVP protests at Jantar Mantar

ABVP claims Jantar Mantar protest was ‘hijacked’, presses govt. to form panel on exam reforms Students from the Abhinav Bharat Vidhyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), held a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Monday, demanding reforms in the education system. The protest was met with clashes between students and police, leaving many injured and several arrested..

In a statement released on Tuesday, the ABVP expressed their disappointment over the turn of events, saying the legitimate concerns of students were hijacked by external elements. The ABVP claimed that the government and educational institutions are responsible for not addressing the concerns of students in a proper and structured manner. The protest at Jantar Mantar was a result of this failure, which led to the clash between students and the police..

The statement also mentioned that the students were left with no choice but to take to the streets due to the lack of a constructive dialogue with the government. As the protests unfolded, videos on social media showed students being lathicharged by the police, with some even being thrown into buses. The ABVP condemned these actions, calling them a clear example of the police’s high-handedness and inefficiency in dealing with student protests..

The students were demanding a complete overhaul of the education system, with a focus on reforms in exams, evaluation methods, and the curriculum. The ABVP also expressed its concern over the fact that despite the protests, no concrete steps have been taken by the government to address the grievances of students. The students have been demanding a more transparent and accountable system, with clear guidelines and regulations governing the functioning of educational institutions..

The ABVP also demanded the formation of a committee to look into the issues of the students and bring about much-needed reforms. The clash between the students and police took place when the students tried to march towards the Parliament building to draw the attention of the lawmakers to their demands. However, the police blocked their way, leading to the confrontation..

The ABVP claimed that the students were peacefully marching and that the police were responsible for the escalation of the situation. The statement from the ABVP also mentioned that the government has failed to live up to its promise of making education inclusive and accessible to all sections of society. The students are demanding that the government take concrete steps to address the disparities in education and ensure that all students have access to quality education, regardless of their background or financial condition..

The protest at Jantar Mantar was attended by students from various institutions across the country, including the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi University, and the University of Delhi. The students were united in their demands for reforms in the education system and were determined to raise their voices until their demands are met. As the protests continue, the ABVP has called for a nationwide bandh on Friday, to further highlight the demands of the students..

The students are also planning to hold a rally in the national capital on August 1, where they will submit a memorandum to the Prime Minister and the President, demanding that their demands be met. The students are also planning to meet with the Minister of Education to discuss their demands and find a solution to the ongoing crisis. However, the ABVP has expressed skepticism over the willingness of the government to engage in a constructive dialogue with the students..

The ABVP has also criticized the government for its failure to address the grievances of students in the past. The students have been demanding reforms in the education system for several years now, but their demands have been met with indifference and inaction from the government. The clash between the students and police has sparked a debate in the country over the rights of students to protest and the role of the government in addressing their grievances..

Many have expressed concern over the high-handedness of the police and the lack of accountability in dealing with student protests. The ABVP has demanded that the government take concrete steps to address the grievances of students and ensure that their rights are protected. The students are united in their demands and will continue to raise their voices until their demands are met..

The government has been given a deadline to respond to the demands of the students..