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Questioning the Double Standard: When Political Families Shield Their Own

Published July 27, 2026 at 10:33 AM UTC

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While the right to protest is fundamental, the sight of NDA politicians' daughters joining anti-government demonstrations raises uncomfortable questions about accountability. By defending the minister's daughter, Chief Minister Sarma may be creating a double standard: ordinary protesters are sometimes met with police action, but the children of ruling party insiders appear to enjoy immunity. This perception risks eroding public trust in the fairness of law enforcement. Furthermore, the daughters' participation could be seen as a calculated move to deflect criticism or to gain sympathy for the ruling party by showing that even its families are 'with the people.' True accountability would require NDA leaders to acknowledge the system failures that led to the NEET leak rather than simply celebrating their children's activism. The focus should remain on fixing the exam process, not on family narratives. If the government is serious about restoring faith in NEET, it must avoid any appearance of favoritism and ensure that all voices are heard equally—regardless of whose daughter they belong to.