Greta Thunberg Voices Support for Indian Students’ Protest, Calls It a Sign of ‘People Power’

LONDON, July 27, 2026: International climate activist Greta Thunberg has expressed solidarity with student-led protests in India, describing the movement as an inspiring example of “people power” and praising young people for standing together in their demand for justice and accountability in the country’s education system.

Thunberg was speaking at a gathering organised by the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) UK in London, where she called for international solidarity with Indian students campaigning for greater transparency and democratic accountability.

“The Indian student protest has made us all proud. They have given us hope. They show what we can accomplish when people come together and resist. They show the true meaning of people power,” Thunberg said.

She described the students’ demands as part of a wider struggle for justice, democracy and human rights, urging people across the world to stand in solidarity with them.

“The Indian students’ struggle for justice and the broader struggle for democracy and liberation is also our struggle. We all have to come together now and rise up in solidarity with India,” she said.

The London gathering came amid continuing protests in India led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and student organisations over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, including the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). Protesters have called for reforms to the examination system, greater transparency and stronger mechanisms of accountability.

The movement has attracted growing attention beyond India, with supporters organising solidarity events in several countries. Student groups have maintained that their campaign is peaceful and focused on securing fairness and equal opportunities for candidates.

The SFI UK reiterated its support for the Indian student movement, describing the protests as an exercise in democratic participation and a campaign for educational justice. The London event brought together students, activists and members of the Indian diaspora.

Thunberg’s participation gave the campaign added international visibility. Known globally for her climate activism, she has also increasingly spoken on issues related to human rights, democracy and social justice, highlighting the interconnected nature of many global concerns.

Speakers at the London gathering stressed the importance of peaceful democratic engagement and urged continued dialogue, constitutional methods and non-violent advocacy in addressing concerns over India’s education and examination systems.

The student movement in India continues to demand reforms in examinations and recruitment processes, greater transparency and accountability from authorities responsible for conducting national competitive examinations.

Thunberg’s support has further drawn international attention to the movement, with its supporters saying that questions of fairness, equal opportunity and democratic participation extend beyond national boundaries.

Courtesy: Times of India

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