SFI Central Executive Committee Condemns Dharmendra Pradhan's Remarks Branding Protesting Students as 'Terrorists'

The Students' Federation of India (SFI) Central Executive Committee strongly condemns Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's disgraceful and insensitive remarks branding protesting students as the "B-Team of terrorists." At a time when millions of students and their families are suffering due to repeated examination irregularities, paper leaks, and administrative failures, such comments reflect a complete lack of accountability and empathy. More than 20 students have lost their lives due to the paper leak and the failure of the NTA. Instead of addressing students' concerns and accepting responsibility for the collapse of the examination system, the Minister has chosen to attack those demanding justice.

Protesting for students' rights is not terrorism—it is a democratic right. With over 90 paper leaks reported in recent years and more than 22 lakh students and their families facing immense mental, emotional, and financial distress, Dharmendra Pradhan and the Ministry of Education must answer for their failures rather than vilify students. SFI stands firmly with the student community and with the families of those who lost their lives due to institutional negligence. We will continue our protest until accountability is fixed, justice is delivered to every affected student, and those responsible for this crisis are held accountable.

Released by
Adarsh M. Saji (President, SFI)
Srijan Bhattacharyya (General Secretary, SFI)