Okay what’s now after Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation

I know this is a victory for the students, and someone definitely had to take responsibility. But I feel the problem is much deeper than changing one minister.
The person who actually leaked the paper, and the people involved in that chain, will most likely still be sitting in the same positions. That’s what frustrates me. We always focus on the face of the system instead of fixing the system itself.

Before anyone misunderstands, I don’t support any political party. I just want India to become as developed as countries in Europe—not just in terms of infrastructure, but also civic sense, accountability, and quality of life, while keeping our culture and values intact.

After living in Europe for some time, I honestly think one of India’s biggest problems is our mindset. We treat politicians like they’re some kind of god figures. We worship them instead of questioning them. Here in Europe, I’ve seen senior officials walking around like normal people. Most people don’t even care who they are. They are public servants, not celebrities.
Another thing I noticed is that people here actually care about public spaces. If someone is making too much noise, littering, or breaking rules, people speak up. In India, we usually think, “Not my problem,” and move on. Then the next person does the same.

I was watching videos of the recent protests, and I saw young people eating food and throwing the plates and wrappers on the road. Many of them looked educated. That really made me think. How can we demand a better country if we don’t even respect our own streets?

Instead of blindly supporting politicians, let’s start supporting good ideas. We need educated and capable people in government who have a real vision to make India developed, not just keep saying we’ll become developed one day.

I also think our generation should learn from countries that are doing well in different areas—whether it’s Germany, Japan, Singapore, or others—and see what can actually work in India instead of rejecting every idea just because it came from another country.

And yes, I know this is a sensitive topic, but population is something we also need to discuss honestly. Building good infrastructure, schools, hospitals, and transport for such a huge population is an enormous challenge. We can’t ignore that forever.

One more thing that I feel nobody talks about is what happens after these protests. Many of the student leaders who organize them become well-known, get media attention, build connections with influential people, and then slowly disappear from the movement. Maybe some continue working—I genuinely hope they do—but many seem to move on with their own careers. Meanwhile, lakhs of ordinary students who stood with them are left dealing with the same broken system. I wish more of these young leaders would use the support they’ve earned to keep pushing for long-term reforms instead of stopping once the immediate issue is over. India doesn’t just need protests when something goes wrong; it needs people who stay committed to fixing the system even after cameras are gone

If there are people here who genuinely want to build something instead of just discussing problems online, I’d love to connect. I’m not interested in politics, fame, or being the face of a movement. I’d rather work behind the scenes if it means we can make real progress. I wants to bring together a group of young people to study successful models from around the world and see how they can realistically be adapted for India, we can discuss and someone can take a lead. It could be something as simple as making every footpath in a city completely walkable with no encroachments, improving waste management, or any other practical idea that has worked elsewhere. Let’s stop saying, “India can never change,” and start asking, “How do we make it happen?” If you’re serious about working towards that goal, feel free to ping me. Maybe nothing comes out of it—but maybe a few committed people can start something meaningful.

Maybe I’ll get downvoted for saying this, but if we want to enjoy our 50s in a truly developed India, then the change has to start with us. Better leaders are important, but better citizens are just as important.