Rajasthan Youth Parliament: From Rising Suicide Counts and Paper Leaks, Students Discuss Key Issues in Indian Education System (Watch Videos)

The Rajasthan Youth Parliament convened on July 27 to discuss critical issues in the Indian education system, with a significant focus on the alarming rise in student suicides and the neglect of student health. Participants expressed concerns over inadequate facilities at coaching institutes, the qualifications of teaching faculty, and the mental stress faced by students, which has led to numerous suicides. Acting as MLAs, the students criticized the Indian government for not providing equal opportunities for those preparing for competitive exams and failing to enforce guidelines for educational institutions. One student highlighted the issue starkly, stating, "suicide count matches the fee of coaching centres," while others spoke about paper leaks and their impact on student grades. The inequalities faced by average students, compared to the special treatment of top performers, were also brought up, with claims that an IIT entrance exam paper was leaked in an extra class at a coaching centre. This Youth Parliament, held in the Rajasthan Assembly, saw 181 students from 41 schools participate, simulating the roles of various public representatives, including the chief minister. Rajasthan Shocker: First Year B Tech Student Commits Suicide by Jumping From 10th Floor of His Hostel in Phagwara.

Rising Student Suicides Discussed in Youth Parliament

राजस्थान विधानसभा में चल रही युवा संसद : विधायक बनी दिवा शर्मा को सुनिए और अपनी आंखें खोलिए... बोलीं, 36000 बच्चों ने सुसाइड कर लिया, यह मामूली आंकड़ा नहीं है..!!#Rajasthan #RajasthanVidhansabha pic.twitter.com/7cAmyDLyaO

— MANOJ SHARMA/ मनोज शर्मा (@manojpehul) July 27, 2024

Youth MLAs Slam Education System

निशा छेड़ा ने युवा संसद में कहा -हम अंधे की लाठी की जगह खुद अंधे बन गए हैं !! pic.twitter.com/YauJAQqIXZ

— Dinesh Bohra (@dineshbohrabmr) July 27, 2024

Paper Leaks and Stress in Focus at Youth Parliament

(Suicide Prevention or Mental Health Helpline Numbers: Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – 080-46110007; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 8322252525.)

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