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Celina Jaitly Backs Student Protests, Cites School Woes
23 Jul
Summary
- Actress Celina Jaitly supports protest over NEET paper leak issues.
- She advocates for urgent education reforms and systemic changes.
- Jaitly shared personal struggles with government schools during childhood.
Actress Celina Jaitly has publicly supported the Cockroach Janta Party's protest in Delhi regarding alleged irregularities in the NEET exam. She is calling for substantial reforms in India's education system, emphasizing that these problems are deep-rooted and span decades, not attributable to any single political party.
Jaitly shared personal anecdotes from her childhood, detailing her experiences attending multiple government schools in different Indian states due to her father's army postings. She recounted instances of lacking basic facilities like roofs and teachers for extended periods, and noted instances where teachers allegedly withheld instruction during school hours, pushing students towards paid private tuition.
Reflecting on the potential lost, Jaitly stated that many bright students she encountered might never achieve their full potential due to a lack of opportunity. She also touched upon the financial barriers her family faced when considering higher education costs, suggesting her own path might have been different. Jaitly believes that peaceful protests often stem from failed communication and urged authorities to prioritize dialogue.
She concluded by stressing that India's greatest asset is its children and that choosing dialogue now is essential. Several other film industry figures have also expressed solidarity with the students' demands.
