The state against its students, lessons to remember
The Indian Association, founded by Surendranath Banerjee on July 26, 1876, arose from student grievances against the colonial government's age limit change for the Indian Civil Service exam. This historical context illustrates a persistent pattern of governance failures regarding student issues in India. The article reflects on the lessons learned over the past 150 years, emphasizing that force does not resolve grievances but rather amplifies them.