Government Ignored Warning Signs, Protest Was Hijacked: Anand Ranganathan On Delhi Protest

Author and commentator Anand Ranganathan argues that while the concerns over exam irregularities and paper leaks were genuine, the government's failure to engage early allowed the issue to be taken over by political actors. He contends that repeated warnings from those supportive of the government were ignored, creating a vacuum that was eventually filled by a larger protest movement. At the same time, Ranganathan cautions against allowing protests to descend into lawlessness, arguing that the state must enforce the rule of law while addressing legitimate grievances.