# Mohan Bhagwat backs Gen Z’s right to protest 2026-08-06T14:52:47+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said he would “blindly trust” Gen Z and defended students’ right to protest for improvements in the education system. Speaking at an event on Thursday, he said democracy allows protest and dialogue to build consensus. Bhagwat said he did not have confirmed information about recent clashes between police and protesters, including reports of tear gas and pellet gun use. He also rejected labelling questioning young people as “anti-national”, calling for empathy and a patient hearing. He said education should not become a commercial activity and called for teacher training, regular reviews and wider community involvement. On social media, Bhagwat argued that bans alone cannot solve misinformation. Influencers should avoid misleading followers, while users should verify information through reliable sources. ## Coverage - aajtak.in Tags: education, Gen Z, Mohan Bhagwat, RSS, student protests Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/mohan-bhagwat-backs-gen-zs-right-to-protest/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/mohan-bhagwat-backs-gen-zs-right-to-protest/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.