No
World must listen
Students are the torch-bearers of tomorrow. If their voices cannot bring about political change then I don’t think we are living in a democracy. Students do not work with political notions. If the ruler is not suitable for the throne, it’s better to uproot him. When students are actively trying to resolve a problem, the world must listen.
Adrija Mondal
Class XII, Kalyani Central School, Kalyani
Shape ideas
Around the world, students are often the key force in political movements directed toward social change. Students may no longer be at the centre of political movements but they are indispensable participants, helping shape the messages, ideologies and tactics.
Saumili Mukherjji
Class XII, Auxilium Convent School, Bandel
Spine of the nation
Student activism is a symbol of youth empowerment. It is the youth who are the spine of the nation. If students unite and revolt against misgovernance, the ruling party will be compelled to take concrete steps, which may lead to potential political changes.
Pratyusha Bhattacharya
Class VIII, Hariyana Vidya Mandir, Calcutta
Bring change
Students should be able to take part in political movements and express their opinion freely. They are the ones who can bring about a political change or revolution.
Ishani Dutta
Third year, Victoria Institution, Calcutta
yes
Weak and meek
Student activism alone can’t bring political change as students lack powerful allies. Their actions are trivialised unless they have strong public support. Most student movements are ineffective because the fail to gain strong support from forces outside the campus
Debarpita Mandi
Class X, DAV Public School, Midnapore
Need support
Students are not the only citizens, there are many others who vote. Moreover, the percentage of conscious people who want to bring about political change is small.
Ahona Sanyal
Class XI, Sarat Kumari Girls’ High School, Shantipur
