March 4th 2025.
On Tuesday, in the city of Bhubaneswar, members of the National Students' Union of India gathered to protest against the tragic suicide of a Class-12 girl from Kendrapara district. They demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi as they held up banners and party flags. The NSUI activists made their voices heard at Master Canteen Square, where they also burned effigies of Majhi and School & Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond.
The reason behind their protest was the lack of safety for students on college campuses. The recent case of the girl's suicide serves as a disturbing example of this issue. As NSUI state president Udit Pradhan expressed, "The students are not safe even on their college campuses. The suicidal death case is a burning example of that." It has been over a week since the incident occurred, but the government has yet to address the matter. This has only fueled the protesters' demands for the resignation of both the chief minister and the education minister.
The 18-year-old student took her own life on February 24, allegedly due to being "frisked inappropriately" by a male teacher on February 19. This incident took place at Pattamundai College during the ongoing exams conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education. The case is currently under investigation, but the NSUI is determined to seek justice for the girl. "If the government fails to deliver justice to the girl student, the NSUI would intensify its protest across the state," added Pradhan.
The NSUI's protest highlights the need for better safety measures for students, especially on college campuses. The tragic suicide of the young girl has sparked outrage and demands for accountability from the government. The NSUI's protest serves as a reminder that students deserve a safe and secure environment to pursue their education.
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