The ongoing session of Parliament poses significant challenges for the new government. The opposition has bolstered its ranks and is poised to obstruct legislative proceedings with renewed vigor. How PM Modi will navigate and address these pressing challenges remains to be seen.
Upon the NDA government’s third term commencement, an aura of misfortune seemed to encircle the BJP. After securing a majority, a barrage of incidents marred their outset. First, the NEET paper leaked, the Ram temple roof leaked, a tragic train mishap happened, the Jabalpur airport roof was damaged, and now the Delhi airport’s roof also collapsed with the season’s first rain. Meanwhile, Congress, which Narendra Modi aimed to keep away, emerged as the opposition leader. Indi Alliance, known for its disruptive stance, further stalled Parliament proceedings on Friday. While paper leaks profoundly impact youth prospects and warrant government attention, using them to justify parliamentary disruption appears excessive. This concern notably contributed to BJP’s electoral setbacks in Uttar Pradesh, amplifying youth discontent that echoed in subsequent general elections.
Examinations are not merely a concern for students and youth; they deeply affect their families, who often incur significant financial burdens to finance coaching and higher education. Many middle-class families pin their hopes on their children’s success to ease household financial pressures in the future. However, repeated cancellations of exams and age restrictions due to delays inevitably foster discontent at every level, prompting widespread protests. Therefore, the longstanding problem of paper leaks demands a robust and lasting solution.
I experienced the devastation of a paper leak during my BSc studies at Allahabad University. I had diligently prepared for the CPMT exam, confident of securing admission to a medical college. However, my hopes were shattered when news broke that the exam had been compromised and subsequently canceled. This incident, which occurred in the 1980s, forced me to reconsider my career path and make significant adjustments to my plans for the future. Such circumstances naturally breed frustration and disillusionment with the system.
For the average person, things like the Patel statue, the Ram temple, or religious politics are less relevant than fundamental concerns. These distractions do not create jobs or contribute substantially to societal well-being. True progress hinges on initiatives that foster employment opportunities, provide job-focused education, deliver affordable healthcare, and ensure effective public services. When every individual has access to meaningful employment, crime rates naturally decline, and prosperity becomes attainable for all.
The ongoing session of Parliament poses significant challenges for the new government. The opposition has bolstered its ranks and is poised to obstruct legislative proceedings with renewed vigor. Even before entering Parliament, the nation’s oldest party was exhibiting unparalleled enthusiasm, wielding social media as a potent weapon, albeit in a manner that many consider misuse.
A YouTuber originally from Rohtak, Haryana, now residing in Germany, has been actively tarnishing Prime Minister Modi’s image at the behest of the Indi Alliance. Meanwhile, the Congress-led Karnataka government sent its plainclothes police to Noida to apprehend a prominent pro-BJP YouTuber. This underscores the Congress’s establishment of a dubious ecosystem to foment social media unrest. Through a web of falsehoods, deception, and vitriol, this network is propagating digital terror while the ruling party remains on the defensive mode. The controversy surrounding the paper leak erupted well before the session’s commencement. The unfolding events will be closely watched to see what unfolds next.
The author is a senior journalist and columnist. Views are personal.
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