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These days, the stance and attitude of the young generation and children i.e. ‘Gen-Alpha’ have become a topic of discussion in the country’s politics. National President of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mayawati has given a sharp reaction to the protests by children and students regarding the poor condition of schools and basic facilities in many parts of the country including Uttar Pradesh. Mayawati has warned in clear words that no kind of force should be used by the administration or governments during such protests by children and students, otherwise the situation may become more serious. Expressing deep concern over this entire incident, he has expressed his views through six major points on his official social media handle, which has become a big issue in the current political circles.
Ground reality of Gen-Alpha hitting the streets
In today’s era, when the digital and modern era is progressing rapidly, the basic condition of government schools in the country remains very pathetic. In Uttar Pradesh and other states of North India, even innocent children have to raise their voice due to dilapidated buildings of government schools, lack of water, electricity and basic education facilities. Mayawati has expressed deep sorrow that children of the age who should have books and sports equipment in their hands are forced to fight on the streets for their rights to basic education. This situation is a matter of great introspection for both the society and the governance system.
6 key points and concerns raised by Mayawati
The six main points made by BSP supremo Mayawati regarding this entire episode put a question mark on the education system and administrative policies of the country:
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Poor condition of primary education: Mayawati expressed her first concern by saying that due to lack of basic facilities in government schools, students are losing patience and they are forced to become very vocal and take to the streets.
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Regret over children’s struggle: He said that it is very sad that children of the age of laughing, playing and studying have to struggle for their basic needs.
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Indifference of governments: The BSP chief alleged that instead of improving the education system, the governments have always ignored it and a vicious cycle of closing or deactivating government schools is being carried out.
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Warning to avoid use of force: Giving strong advice to the governments and administration, he said that if the young generation or students are raising their voice for their rights, then using any kind of force on them should be avoided, because it is not appropriate.
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Advice to distance yourself from political parties: Mayawati has also clarified earlier that students and youth should not become puppets in the hands of any political party and should protect their movement from being hijacked by political parties.
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Demand for future security: He stressed that strong and transparent educational policies will have to be made to secure the future of Gen-Alpha i.e. children growing up in the era of modern technology and their parents.
Role of political parties and advice to students
The activism of political parties in this entire matter is also continuously increasing. On one hand, while the ruling party and the opposition are trying to find their ground among the youth and students of this age group, on the other hand, Mayawati has made it clear that students should not become pawns for anyone’s political gains. He has advised the youth to use their energy properly for their bright future and intellectual development. Political analysts believe that if the governments do not resolve these basic issues in time, then this dissatisfaction may take a bigger form in the future, due to which the difficulties of the administrative system may increase further.