‘Youth in Nepal and Bangladesh Have Changed Governments, Why Can’t Ministers Be Replaced Here?’

Kathmandu, 30 Baishakh — Arvind Kejriwal, convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party and former Chief Minister of Delhi, called on India’s Gen Z youth on Wednesday to demand accountability in the leak of the National Eligibility Entrance Test question papers. He emphasized that the youth have the power to bring political change and cited examples of government changes in Nepal and Bangladesh.

Speaking at a press conference, Kejriwal highlighted that the confidence of students preparing for the exam has been severely undermined by the ongoing question paper leak incidents. He urged Gen Z youth to take to the streets against those involved in leaking the question papers.

“If Gen Z youth in countries like Bangladesh and Nepal can change their governments, then Indian youth can also ensure accountability in the question paper leak cases,” he stated. Kejriwal questioned the effectiveness of investigations conducted previously by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), asking if the guilty have ever faced strict punishment. “Since the Modi government came to power in 2014, there have been 93 incidents of question paper leaks during examinations. Most of these incidents have occurred in states ruled by the BJP,” he noted. “This has affected 60 million young people. Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Gujarat have experienced numerous such incidents. It’s no coincidence that these states, along with the central government, are governed by the BJP.”

Kejriwal raised suspicions regarding the recent paper leaks centered in Rajasthan, questioning whether political leaders might be involved. “If that is the case, then what can the CBI do? I want to ask the Gen Z youth: should this continue?” he said. Citing movements in Nepal and Bangladesh, he called on young people to protest. “If the youth in Nepal and Bangladesh can take to the streets and change governments, can’t our youth jail ministers involved in the paper leaks? I have full faith in you,” he declared. “Hold those responsible accountable, put them behind bars, take to the streets, protest, and end this despicable game.”

Kejriwal also criticized the CBI investigation into the current question paper scandal, accusing it of not yielding meaningful results. “The bureau has been unable to do anything in previous question paper leak cases,” he said. Citing various leak incidents since 2014, he emphasized that these events have jeopardized the futures of millions of students across the country.