New Delhi: A rising student-led agitation against recurring competitive examination paper leaks and systemic unemployment gathered significant momentum on Saturday, culminating in a public call for a massive demonstration in the national capital. Activist Abhijeet Dipke issued a public appeal for a peaceful “Parliament March” scheduled for July 20, drawing widespread attention as the ongoing protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar continues to attract cross-sectoral solidarity. In a video message broadcast on social media, Dipke urged parents to join the frontlines alongside their children, emphasizing that repeated examination lapses and leaks have effectively undermined years of rigorous student preparation and the immense financial sacrifices made by families investing in competitive tests like NEET and JEE.
The protest organizers announced that several prominent political leaders, lawmakers, and public intellectuals are arriving at Jantar Mantar to stand in solidarity with the student community demanding strict administrative accountability. Former Kerala Health Minister K.K. Shylaja, former Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal, and MLA P. Rajeev are scheduled to interact directly with the protesting students. Furthermore, Samajwadi Party MP Pushpendra Saroj is set to address the gathering to amplify the call for a transparent, leak-proof examination framework, while renowned economist Jayati Ghosh will deliver a public lecture focusing on the broader structural economics of national unemployment.
Scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. on July 20, the march coincides directly with the opening day of the high-stakes Monsoon Session of Parliament. Activists and student unions maintain that the continuous influx of support from elected representatives and academics underscores the urgent need for comprehensive systemic reforms. Protesters have stated that their sit-in will persist until the government establishes concrete, legally binding safeguards to eliminate systemic corruption within public testing agencies and ensures fair employment opportunities for the country’s youth.
