Lights Out And Away We Go

Destiel as Spleen et ideal, based on this post by @universalcas 💙

He felt responsible for those people who lost their lives because he wanted to be accountable to his responsibility.

Ek wo din tha aur ek aaj ka din hai.

This cowardly pathetic education minister Dharmendra Pradhan is refusing to resign even after the NEET paper leak, so many deaths of students – that are STILL HAPPENING btw – due to this, and the biggest scientist-reformer of the country is on a hunger strike unto death!?!?!?

He does not deserve to die for this country who hasn't given him a speck of respect. He does not.

But he is dying. And only the government and its peaceful intervention can prevent that.

“First they came for the Muslims And I did not speak out Because I was not a Muslim Then they came for the Dalits And I did not speak out Because I was not a Dalit Then they came for the trans people And I did not speak out Because I was not a trans person Then they came for the students And I did not speak out Because I was not a student

Then they came for me And there was no one left To speak out for me”

Renowned Scientist has been on hunger strike for almost 25 days now. He got abducted by the cops and forces to be hospitalized. Literal children are getting beaten up, being targeted by tear gas and stones.

We are witnessing what must have been life under British Conisation.

And all these because some children want good education and teachers and professionals want the same for our country's future.

Instead this is what we are seeing. I don't know if Tumblr is a space you talk about this or not.

But since last 2 days I'm breaking down in tears every now and then it's so difficult to accept that this is what our country gives us after taking 30 to 40% tax from people like us.

We give tax on what we earn, on what we spend on what we buy. In return our future gets beaten up.

On 20th of July 2026, India witnessed one of the biggest protests in the past decade. Millions of students came together to protest for the resignation of the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan.

The education ministry has failed the students time and time again. This year's question paper of one of the biggest exams in the entire nation, NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test), which is conducted for students who wish to pursue medical studies from renowned institution across the country were leaked. This led to National Testing Agency announcing a re-test which led to the suicide of 20 students due to immense stress and anxiety.

Led by Mr. Abhijeet Dipke, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), launched a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar, located in Central Delhi on 6th of June 2026. It gained momentum and significance when a renowned scientist, engineer and environmental activist Mr. Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest and went on a hunger strike on 28th of June 2026. On the 20th day of his hunger strike, he was forcibly taken to the police station and detained.

The CJP then launched a parliament march on 20th of July 2026.

The demands were simple: 1) Resignation of the Union Education Minister 2) Compensation of ₹ 1 Crore (≈$ 1,03,803.90) to the parents that lost their children 3) Release of Mr. Wangchuk and all the other protesters that were detained

Millions of students and non-students, which included social media influencers, normal people, kids and the parents of the students who lost their lives, gathered to express their support. But the Union wasn't very pleased by it.

Section 163 under the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) was imposed ahead of the march. It explicitly prohibited any gathering of 5 or more individuals. What started as a peaceful protest, soon turned violent when the people that gathered were beaten by the Delhi Police. Many were injured. Women who showed up, including little girls, were groped by the male police officers, some had their clothes ripped and some were even given rape threats. Female police officers weren't any better. They too were stripping clothes of the female protesters and telling them to have shame. Ironic. Expired tear gas shells were thrown which could've led to life-threatening events.

However, the worst part was that none of these police officers wore uniforms with their names on it. CCTV cameras were disabled and so was the internet, leaving people stranded and helpless. The bare minimum of basic human right was stripped away from the hands of the protesters.

People were hospitalised, many with wounds and some with concerning head injuries. Little kids that showed up were also beaten while their parents begged the police to spare them.

This is what happened on 20th, 21st is a whole another story.

I am not asking for anyone's support. The reason why I made this post is because I know my immediate circle on tumblr is diverse and I wish to use it to spread this news to people beyond borders.

everyone needs to hear about the situation in india right now. the youth of this nation are going through hell and back to protect the foundations that our country was built on in the first place, while the adults who are supposed to actually be in charge try to silence our voices.

NEET, which is an exam taken by millions of students per year and is the ONLY gateway for medical admissions across the country, had its papers leaked. so many took their lives because this exam meant everything for their future. and NTA, the agency who conducts this exam, was not held accountable.

there was national backlash. cockroach janta party (initially a satirical political party formed by abhijeet dipke in retaliation to the remarks of the chief justice of india calling the youth "cockroaches" and "parasites of society") started protests at jantar mantar, demanding the resignation of the union education minister, dharmendra pradhan. the movement also asked for ten million inr (~100,000 usd) in compensation for the families of students who died by suicide and wanted NTA be held accountable.

sonam wangchuk, a climate activist and education reformer, also went on a hunger strike at jantar mantar to protest against this corruption in india's higher education system. his fast began on june 28, demanding the resignation of the union education minister. his fast lasted for 20 days until delhi police FORCIBLY removed him and admitted him to safdarjung hospital on july 18.

because of this, cockroach janta party announced "chalo sansad," a march to the parliament beginning on june 20th, 9:00 am ist. but the police seems to be responding with water cannons, mobile jammers, and baton charge. all of this, because of a peaceful protest led by people no older than 30.