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Democracy needs humility, institutional accountability as 'Quit BJP' resurfaces
Long ago in India, people led by Mahatma Gandhi asked the British rulers to leave the country.
That call was called the Quit India Movement.
Now, some people are using the words 'Quit BJP' to tell the ruling party to go.
They think the government should listen more to students and ordinary people.
Many students are upset about hard exams like NEET and about not finding jobs.
Some people also worry that government agencies are not always fair.
The writer says winning elections does not mean leaders can ignore people.
He says democracy means leaders must be humble, respect different opinions, and follow the Constitution.
He also says the government should answer Telangana's request for more reserved seats for some communities.
In the end, he believes people decide who leads India by voting.
An opinion piece by an MLC and TPCC President argues the BJP-led Union Government under Narendra Modi faces growing questions over governance and accountability.
On the Quit India Movement anniversary, democratic forces are invoking 'Quit BJP' as a call to resist perceived authoritarian tendencies and defend constitutional values.
Student protests over education, employment and competitive examinations such as NEET reflect anxiety among young people demanding more transparency.
The article says investigative agencies including the Enforcement Directorate, CBI and Election Commission face questions over perceived political pressure.
Telangana's demand for 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes has been forwarded to the Centre, which Congress says has not been adequately addressed.
- Who
- Narendra Modi and the BJP-led Union Government, opposed by the Congress and other Opposition parties, alongside protesting students
- What
- An opinion essay calling for humility, institutional accountability and respect for dissent, invoking 'Quit BJP' on the Quit India Movement anniversary
- Where
- India, including the state of Telangana
- When
- Around August 8, the anniversary of the Quit India Movement launched in 1942
- Why
- Growing public dissatisfaction over governance style, institutional independence and exam-related controversies such as NEET
Opposition and critics
BJP-led government's position
Electoral mandate
Opposition and critics
By-election setbacks and public protests show voters can change preferences and the BJP's political dominance is never permanent.
BJP-led government's position
The BJP has secured three successive terms at the Centre under Narendra Modi, indicating sustained support for its leadership.
Telangana reservations
Opposition and critics
The Congress says the Union Government has failed to respond adequately to Telangana's 42 per cent BC reservation demand, which has been forwarded to the Centre.
BJP-led government's position
The Telangana government's demand for 42 per cent reservation is based on population and social justice considerations, and the BRS has expressed support for student concerns on some occasions.
Key facts
- Article type
- Opinion piece by an MLC and TPCC President
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Ruling party
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Terms in power
- Three successive terms at the Centre
- Quit India Movement
- Launched on August 8, 1942, on Mahatma Gandhi's call
- Exam controversy
- NEET
- Telangana reservation demand
- 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes
- Agencies questioned
- Enforcement Directorate, Income Tax Department, CBI, Election Commission
Sources
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