A former leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called on the government to engage in meaningful dialogue with students who are protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. K. Annamalai, who was a BJP member until recently, made the appeal during a visit to the protest site on Tuesday. He warned that if students lose faith in the fairness and credibility of the education system, the nation's future would be at risk. The protest, which has drawn students from various institutions, is over concerns about the current education policies. Annamalai urged the government to listen to the students' grievances and hold discussions to address their demands. He emphasised that dialogue is essential to restore trust in the system. The protest at Jantar Mantar, a historic site often used for demonstrations, has been ongoing for several days. The exact demands of the students and the specific policies they are opposing were not detailed in the report. Annamalai's comments come amid growing scrutiny of the government's handling of education-related issues. He stressed that the credibility of the education system is vital for the country's development. The government has not yet responded to his call for dialogue.