Abhinav Bindra Calls For Education System That ‘Inspires Confidence’

India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra on Thursday called for an education system that “inspires confidence” amid widespread protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET exam, which have reportedly led to multiple student suicides across the country.

Bindra refrained from making a direct comment on the ongoing agitation demanding the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, but underlined the importance of a transparent and merit-based system.

“I have never considered myself a political person. But I do believe that some issues belong to all of us, regardless of where we stand. Education is one of them,” he posted on X.

“The measure of a nation is found not only in its economy or its achievements, but

in the opportunities it creates for its young people. An education system that inspires confidence, rewards merit and nurtures curiosity is one of a nation’s greatest strengths,” he noted.

“I hope we can all unite and work together to continually strengthen our education system, so that it remains a source of opportunity, innovation and hope for generations to come,” he went on to add.

I have never considered myself a political person. But I do believe that some issues belong to all of us, regardless of where we stand. Education is one of them.

The measure of a nation is found not only in its economy or its achievements, but in the opportunities it creates for…

— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) July 23, 2026

The protests are being led by the Cockroach Janata Party, with environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk extending support through an ongoing fast. Wangchuk, who was fasting at Jantar Mantar, was initially shifted to Safdarjung Hospital due to deteriorating vital parameters.

He has since been moved to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram after his wife approached the Delhi High Court seeking his transfer from the government facility.

(With PTI Inputs)