A minister's resignation may reflect moral responsibility, attract public attention, and compel political parties to acknowledge a failure. It is an important gesture of accountability. However, a crucial question remains: When will the system itself be held accountable? A system is not an abstract entity. It is made up of bureaucrats and officials responsible for implementing policies and ensuring they work effectively. When a minister resigns, those who administer the system often remain in their positions, and the same flaws continue. Resignation may satisfy public demand for accountability, but it does not automatically bring reform. Replacing one minister with another is meaningless if outdated rules, administrative lapses, and systemic failures are left untouched. The concerns surrounding the NEET policy illustrate this point. The focus should not be limited to demanding resignations but on correcting the weaknesses that led to the crisis. Only meaningful reforms that ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability can restore public confidence. Until the system itself changes, a minister's resignation remains only a symbolic act rather than a lasting solution.
RAJESH BANAULIKAR, Arpora
