Rupali Ganguly asks students to protest peacefully: Demand for justice over paper leaks is valid
Actress and politician Rupali Ganguly has publicly urged students protesting against paper leaks to maintain peaceful conduct. She condemned the use of violence and vandalism, warning that such actions undermine the legitimacy of their cause and allow political elements to hijack the movement.
Why it matters
The statement highlights the growing tension in Indian student movements and the political sensitivity surrounding examination integrity and public order.
Anupamaa actress Rupali Ganguly has reacted to the the ongoing students protests at the Jantar Mantar in Delhi. The actress-turned-politician, took to her X, formerly Twitter, and penned a long note, as she shared her opinion on the protests. She spoke about how she feels the protests have being hijacked.She wrote, “Those who take the law into their own hands, vandalize public property, and attack the police cannot be called students. Such actions only weaken a legitimate cause. The demand for justice over paper leaks is valid. Students deserve a fair examination system, accountability, and strong safeguards to ensure that such incidents never happen again. In recent paper leak cases, governments and investigating agencies have launched probes, arrested suspects, and initiated legal action against those allegedly involved”.She further mentioned, “At the same time, efforts have been announced to strengthen the examination process and prevent future leaks.
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