Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra on Thursday shared his views on the ongoing protests over the NEET paper leak at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. He said the issue goes beyond politics and called for a stronger and more reliable education system.

Bindra said India needs an education system that is built on trust, rewards merit and gives every student a fair chance to succeed. According to him, strengthening education is important to protect the future of the country’s youth.

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“I have never considered myself a political person. But I do believe that some issues belong to all of us, regardless of where we stand. Education is one of them. The measure of a nation is found not only in its economy or its achievements, but in the opportunities it creates for its young people. An education system that inspires confidence, rewards merit and nurtures curiosity is one of a nation’s greatest strengths. I hope we can all unite and work together to continually strengthen our education system, so that it remains a source of opportunity, innovation and hope for generations to come,” Bindra wrote in an X post.

What is happening at Jantar Mantar?

A pressure group called Cockroach Janta Party has been leading protests against the alleged NEET paper leak, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Demonstrations have continued at Jantar Mantar, Tolstoy Marg and Janpath in New Delhi, with students and activists raising concerns over exam paper leaks and wider problems in the education system.

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Meanwhile, social activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for the past 26 days.

What is PM Narendra Modi’s response?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that those responsible for damaging the future of students would face strict action. He also said the government has decided to set up fast-track courts to ensure quicker trials and tougher punishment in paper leak cases.

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“Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth! We have decided to set up fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks. Have directed the concerned authorities and officials to take all necessary steps in this regard. This continues our series of steps for safeguarding the interests of students. Those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared,” PM Modi wrote.


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