Suryaa National Desk: Surya National & Political Desk, New Delhi: On unemployment, paper leakages, protests by youth and student unions across the country on the credibility of constitutional institutions... Surya National & Political Desk, New Delhi: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reacted strongly to the nationwide protests against unemployment, paper leakages and the credibility of constitutional institutions by the youth and students, describing them as a 'regime change conspiracy' and an interesting debate has started in national politics. Eminent national political analysts point out that trying to portray legitimate protests and youth discontent as a conspiracy of international or anarchic forces in a democracy is a clear indication that the central government has lost its grip on the people and political developments at the field level. Shifting equations on the ground: With the current Parliament narrowing down to a simple majority of 240 seats, the Modi government is facing intense pressure from various quarters.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. A new challenge for the government was the public declaration of support by top opposition leaders like Stalin. Analysis states that the BJP is damaging its credibility as a party that reflects the aspirations of the youth by seeking to suppress student and youth movements with only barricades, internet shutdowns and midnight arrests. Gandhi falls on political supremacy: The anxiety shown by the government in cracking down on the protestors like never before..
reveals the self-defense attitude of the political leadership. Political analysts are clear that it is a natural process in a democratic system for Dalits and marginalized youth to come to political platforms to question and demand democratic accountability, and by attributing it as a 'regime change conspiracy', the ruling apparatus is exposing its own weakness.
