PJ

What is unfolding at Jantar Mantar should concern every parent, not merely every politician. The real tragedy is not that young people are raising their voices. Young people have every right to question, protest and demand answers. The tragedy is when impressionable minds become instruments in somebody else’s well scripted political agenda. A protest has meaning only when those participating understand why they are protesting, and what are their demands. Anger without understanding is not activism. It is vulnerability. India’s young generation must also understand the enormous responsibility that comes with having the freedom to protest. Governments will come and go. Political parties will rise and fall. But your education, your reputation and your future cannot be rebuilt overnight. Parents too have a major role to play. They must ask their children a simple question: Do you understand the issue you are standing for?? Or are you simply standing to appear cool?! Do not allow political interests turn your youth into someone else’s ammunition. Question. Debate. Protest if you believe it is necessary. But think for yourself. Know the facts. Know what you are fighting for. Political careers can survive a protest. But your future may not survive being used in one. Stop. Think. Step back if you need to. Build your education, your career and your life. Don't become a pawn in somebody else's political game!! My sympathies with this young girl who is completely unaware of how she is being drawn into a dark, dangerous political game. Stop before it is too late!