A letter to the prime minister
Hon’ble Prime Minister I write to you with a deep sense of disappointment, urgency and hope. While the matter may appear trivial at first glance, the incident carries wider implications for governance, civic responsibility and the trust of our youth in Indian institutions. I therefore request your kind attention and necessary directions to concerned ministries and agencies. Background The Common Admission Test (CAT), conducted this year by IIM Kozhikode, is one of India’s most prestigious entrance examinations. Last Sunday, I accompanied my daughter to her designated test center in North Delhi (Indraprastha Public School, Rajeev Nagar, Begumpur – 110086). The center was located inside a narrow by-lane of a regularized unauthorized colony, with examinees—many of whom had travelled over 50 km—reporting as early as 7:30 AM for the 8:30–10:30 AM session. More than 500 aspirants appeared, spanning diverse socio-economic backgrounds. The accompanying parents included professionals, teachers,...