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Mohan Bhagwat backs Gen Z’s right to protest
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…
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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.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy claim that every protest is anti-national ignores Bhagwat’s support for dissent, while the opposite claim that every protest is automatically constructive also needs scrutiny. His remarks support dialogue, but a democratic right to protest does not remove the need for accurate information or peaceful conduct. The useful test is simple: will authorities publish verified facts about the clashes, and will organisers show that their demands and methods are transparent?
Source: aajtak.in
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