Youth want to be treated as partners in shaping future, education at heart of those dreams: Milind Deora

Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora on Friday said Indias youth want to be treated as partners in shaping the countrys future and stressed that education lies at the heart of those aspirations amid continuing protests over alleged examination irregularities and demands for reforms in the education systemDeora whose party is an ally of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party BJP at the Centre also welcomed activist Sonam Wangchuks decision to end his indefinite hunger strike expressing hope that it would pave the way for constructive dialogueDeora stresses importance of youth and educationIn a post on social media the Shiv Sena MP said young people should be actively involved in shaping the countrys future and that the education system must reflect their aspirationsIndiarsquos youth want to be treated as partners in shaping our future Education remains at the heart of those aspirationsI welcome Wangchuk66 jirsquos decision to end his fast amp hope this marks the beginning of constructive engagementOn behalf of Shivsenaofc I am confidenthellipmdash Milind Deora milinddeora July 24 2026Indias youth want to be treated as partners in shaping our future Education remains at the heart of those aspirations Deora saidHis remarks came as protests continue in several parts of the country over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations with demonstrators demanding greater accountability and reforms in the examination systemWelcomes Wangchuk ending hunger strikeDeora also welcomed Sonam Wangchuks decision to end his hunger strike after receiving assurances from the Centre regarding discussions on examination reforms and accountabilityI welcome Wangchuk66 jis decision to end his fast amp hope this marks the beginning of constructive engagement he saidWangchuk had begun his indefinite fast on June 28 at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi in support of demands raised by the Cockroach Janta Party CJP which has been seeking accountability over alleged examination irregularities reforms in the education system and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra PradhanThe activist ended his fast after Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met him and assured him that his concerns would be addressedCalls for stronger safeguards against paper leaksExpressing confidence in the Centres approach Deora said the government would continue strengthening safeguards to prevent examination paper leaksOn behalf of Shivsenaofc I am confident that the Government of India led by PM narendramodi ji will continue strengthening safeguards so that exam paper leaks become a thing of the pastOur goal must be to build the worlds most trusted transparent amp robust education system that gives every student a fair chance to succeed Deora added while tagging Shiv Sena president and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath ShindeProtests continue in Mumbai and across the countryThe protests over alleged examination irregularities have continued in several cities including Mumbai where demonstrations have been held in solidarity with the CJPled agitationOpposition parties and student groups have been demanding accountability over the alleged paper leak cases and reforms in the examination system while the Centre has announced plans to introduce legislation providing for stricter action against those involved in examination fraudThe proposed antipaper leak Bill is expected to be introduced during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament as the government seeks to strengthen legal provisions aimed at protecting the integrity of competitive examinations