New Gen- questioning the status quo

 There has been so much outrage over the NEET paper leak and the demand for accountability. This isn’t the first time an exam paper has been leaked, and it’s definitely not the first time people have questioned the integrity of the system. But this time feels different.

It felt like the movement picked up momentum because of Sonam Wangchuk’s call for accountability, but what we’re seeing now has gone far beyond one person. Students from all over the country have come together, turning it into a nationwide movement.

We’ve seen something similar happen in the corporate world with Gen Z entering the workforce. Unlike many of us, who were taught to accept toxic workplaces and “that’s just how it is,” this generation is more willing to question unfairness, call things out, set boundaries, and ask for better. They’re not as afraid to challenge the status quo.

That same mindset is showing up in these student protests. Young people are asking tough questions, demanding accountability, and refusing to quietly accept what they believe is wrong. What’s even more impressive is how they’re doing it—peacefully, thoughtfully, and often with incredible creativity.

This feels like it’s about much more than a paper leak. It feels like a generation saying that institutions should be answerable for their actions and that real change starts when people speak up. I really hope they hold on to this spirit and that it leads to some meaningful, long-term change.