All is not well: On the protests in Delhi

The article analyzes the July 20 protests in Delhi, where young demonstrators faced police action near Parliament. It argues that the government's failure to engage with civil society concerns, including those raised by activist Sonam Wangchuk, led to the escalation. While initially sparked by issues like examination paper leaks and NEET re-conducting, the protests have broadened to reflect wider discontent over joblessness, stagnant wages, and rising prices. The author criticizes the Narendra Modi-led BJP government's perceived authoritarian style and its tendency to address public disquiet only when elections are imminent, rather than through parliamentary processes or genuine engagement. The article calls for the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign due to failures in higher education administration, warning that continued disengagement will deepen youth disillusionment with the democratic system.