u/Candid-Toe-6648

I’m from the 2025 batch, so I only spent a year under Vinaash. I still remember his first open house, when I told my friends that he might end up being one of the darker chapters of the institute, while they were optimistic about his lofty promises.

After seeing the video of the recent open house and reading so many posts here, I’m wondering if that prediction is unfortunately coming true.

For those currently in college, what is the situation actually like on the ground? And what are students planning to do now?

A few of us are enrolling in this course. We can get around 20% group discount if 4-5 people join. If you are interested and can make payment today, please DM me

A few of us are enrolling in this course. We can get around a 20% group discount if 4-5 people join. If you are interested and can make payment today, please DM me

Guys, where are we heading as a democracy? Since when did criticizing those in power become illegal? Freedom of speech and expression is meant to protect the right to question and criticize the government, not just to praise it.

Guys, let's be clear. The 47 people removed from the NTA were contractual staff (out of 74), not permanent employees. If the government wanted to demonstrate real institutional accountability, it should also explain what action, if any, is being taken against the 24 permanent officials responsible for oversight and why 15 permanent posts remained vacant + you should also check out the newly appointed Education Secretary profile who is also facing allegations of multi crore scam.

Also ask yourself: if these individuals were responsible for the lapses, why did action come only after months of protests and public pressure instead of immediately after the paper leak? This is literally nothing, if the government had been serious about accountability, it should apply the same standard across the system. Merely removing contractual staff is only one part of the picture.

Our demand from Day 1 has been accountability at the highest level, which includes Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Please dont let people manipulate you on it.

Demand answers from everyone who has abandoned their constitutional duty.

I am furious—not just at one minister, but at every institution that is supposed to hold power accountable.

The Hon'ble President took an oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution. Under Article 78(2), the President has the authority to seek information from the Prime Minister. If this extraordinary national outrage doesn't warrant demanding answers, then what does?

And the Speaker? The Speaker is meant to stand above politics and ensure Parliament functions as the place where the government is questioned. Instead, the House is repeatedly adjourned while lakhs of students wait for answers. Even just now after opposition said this was not the time for politics and called for a discussion on the students' issue, Parliament was adjourned again till 2pm.

What is the point of constitutional offices if they fall silent when the nation needs them most? My anger is no longer towards one minister. It is towards every institution that watches, stays silent, and lets accountability die.

Don't Let This Movement Die: A Call for Media Revolution

Yesterday changed me.

I wasn't there. I stayed home because, honestly, I wasn't as brave as those who stepped onto the streets. I told myself that one protest wouldn't change anything. I thought the movement would eventually fade, just like so many others before it.

I was wrong.

To everyone who stood there yesterday despite fear, uncertainty, and the possibility of facing force—thank you. More importantly, thank you for proving that courage does not have to be violent. Despite everything that happened, many of you chose restraint over retaliation. That choice deserves as much recognition as the protest itself.

Watching those events unfold forced me to ask myself a difficult question: If people my own age are willing to stand up for what they believe in, what excuse do I have for remaining silent?

Silence may feel safe in the moment, but one day it becomes regret.

That is why I no longer want to remain just a spectator.

But today, I also realized something else.

This movement cannot end with one resignation, one apology, or one political victory.

If it does, history will simply repeat itself.

Governments change. Leaders change. Parties change. Yet the same problems return because we often fight individuals while ignoring the system that protects them.

These people are extremely skilled at reshaping public perception once public emotions fade. Right now, emotions are at their peak, and this is precisely when we should push for structural reforms, especially in the media.

I believe that for any movement to survive in the long run, we need an independent and unbiased media. Before pursuing any of our other demands, we should first strive to reform the media itself.

The media is not merely the fourth pillar of democracy—it is the keystone of democracy. If that keystone collapses, the entire democratic structure begins to weaken.

The judiciary can pronounce judgments. The legislature can pass laws. Citizens can cast their votes. But none of these institutions can function as intended if people are consistently denied truthful and independent information.

When those in power stop fearing questions, accountability begins to disappear.

Ask yourself: Why do citizens sometimes feel they have no choice but to take to the streets? Why do some issues seem to dominate public discussion while others struggle to receive sustained national attention, such as Manipur or tribal issues? Why do so many people watching the same events come away believing completely different stories? Why has there been no press conference in the world's largest democracy for the last 12 years? Why did the "Dalli Police" have the audacity to brutally assault young protesters yesterday?

These are questions worth asking, regardless of which political party is in power.

Yesterday was one of the darkest days for democracy, when sections of the mainstream media labelled students as "anti-nationals," alleging that they vandalized public property and pelted stones at the "Dalli Police," thereby justifying the use of lathi charges and tear gas.

It is because those in power know that very little will happen to them when public perception is under their influence. Much of the media is controlled by these government cronies, and accountability has almost disappeared from India's political vocabulary. Large sections of the media are used to shape public opinion and push a single narrative—creating the impression that, if not "Moody," then who? It is astonishing that, in a country of over 1.4 billion people, many still believe that only "Moody" or "Raga" can become Prime Minister.

I believe that anyone who respects the Constitution and fears the judgment of the people would be far better than leaders who believe they are above everyone else. India's independence was not achieved as charity. Every ideology in this country, whether left or right, contributed to the freedom struggle.

I have been a product of this education system and an alumnus of one of the so-called top institutes in India. I have seen how political appointments are made even within these institutions to promote certain narratives rather than improve an already deteriorating education system. I have also seen some of the brightest and hardest-working people leave this country in search of better opportunities abroad. Even if I wish they stayed, I cannot blame them. Why should I? What justification can I give? Those who remain are also struggling every day to find better opportunities. Had this been China, significant investment would have been made to help such talent reach its full potential.

A democracy survives not because its government is always right, but because its citizens are always free to question it.

That is why I believe our struggle should not stop with one demand.

We should also demand a media ecosystem that is genuinely free, independent, and accountable to the public rather than to political or commercial interests.

This is not a call against journalism.

It is a call for better journalism.

There are still many reporters across this country who risk their careers and, sometimes, even their safety to bring difficult stories to light. They deserve our support because democracy depends on people who are willing to ask uncomfortable questions, regardless of who occupies positions of power.

Please don't assume that people no longer consume "Godi media." Communities like Reddit represent only a tiny fraction of India's population. The overwhelming majority still relies on mainstream television. Even many of my own relatives do. We need a genuinely independent media ecosystem where no government can dominate the flow of information. I don't know how, but I think we should also peacefully protest outside all Godi media offices across the country.

I am not writing this as a supporter of any political party.

Parties will come and go. Governments will rise and fall.

My loyalty is to something bigger than any election—to the democratic principle that no government should become so powerful that questioning it becomes something people fear.

If we truly want lasting change, we must build institutions that remain strong, no matter who forms the government tomorrow.

And to everyone joining future protests, I have only one request.

"Nepal treatment" is not the solution. Violence will only weaken the legitimacy of this movement. Peaceful protest is the only path that can unite people and earn widespread public support.

Please remain peaceful. Do not allow anger to become violence. Violence may satisfy emotion for a moment, but it weakens the legitimacy of a movement. Peaceful resistance, however difficult it may be, has the power to unite ordinary people who may otherwise disagree with one another.

Anyone can choose violence. It takes far greater strength to choose non-violence.

I also want to say something to those serving in the police. You wear a uniform to protect citizens. Many of you also have families, dreams, and a conscience. Whatever your responsibilities may be, I hope that every decision made in difficult moments remembers that those standing across from you are fellow citizens, not enemies.

And to the protesters, remember that accountability comes through truth, patience, and public scrutiny—not through hatred. This movement was never just about one issue.

It is about accountability. It is about the right to question.

It is about protecting democratic institutions before they become too weak to protect us.

And if we lose our ability to question those in power, we risk losing something far greater than any single protest. We risk losing the very spirit of democracy itself.

So let this movement be remembered not only for the voices that were raised, but for the values they stood for.

Not a revolution of violence.

A revolution of truth.

A revolution for a free and independent media.

Because when truth survives, democracy survives.

P.S. I used ChatGPT only to polish the grammar, sentence structure, and readability of this article. The opinions, arguments, and ideas are entirely my own.

By chance I just hopped into this and I genuinely now don't have the words to describe what it made me feel. It's one of those rare dramas that quietly breaks your heart and heals it at the same time. Every episode left me emotional, and by the end, I was completely overwhelmed. It deserves nothing less than a 10/10.

The acting is simply extraordinary. Every emotion felt so raw and real, and the bond between them was portrayed with such tenderness and sincerity that it never once felt forced. It wasn't just something I watched but it was something I felt.

What surprises me the most is how little this drama is talked about. It deserves so much more love and recognition.

I can say with complete confidence it will always have a place in my top three K-dramas of all time. Right now, I genuinely can't stop thinking about it, and I don't think I'll be able to for a long time.

By chance I just hopped into this and I genuinely now don't have the words to describe what it made me feel. It's one of those rare dramas that quietly breaks your heart and heals it at the same time. Every episode left me emotional, and by the end, I was completely overwhelmed. It deserves nothing less than a 10/10.

The acting is simply extraordinary. Every emotion felt so raw and real, and the bond between them was portrayed with such tenderness and sincerity that it never once felt forced. It wasn't just something I watched but it was something I felt.

What surprises me the most is how little this drama is talked about. It deserves so much more love and recognition.

I can say with complete confidence it will always have a place in my top three K-dramas of all time. Right now, I genuinely can't stop thinking about it, and I don't think I'll be able to for a long time.