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Odisha CM warns Gen Z of external forces on social media
The Story in Brief
The Story in Brief
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday cautioned Gen Z against 'external forces' that he said were trying to mislead them through social media to weaken India. Launching the state-level 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, Majhi claimed 'invisible enemies' operating from foreign soil were targeting youths. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has tried to empower youth, but they were being misled by negative campaigns and intoxication.
The CM's remarks follow BJP MP Dharmendra Pradhan's claim that Gen Z was misled during NEET paper leak protests. Majhi urged youths to prioritise patriotism and use cloth flags for the campaign. The state distributed 60 lakh flags with Rs 10 lakh financial assistance per district for events continuing till August 17.
The Indian Opinion
Majhi's warning about 'invisible enemies' is vague and risks dismissing genuine social media criticism as foreign conspiracy. While external disinformation is a real concern, the government must present specific evidence rather than blanket accusations. With Gen Z increasingly vocal on issues like NEET, the test will be whether authorities address underlying grievances or simply label dissent as foreign interference.
Sources (2): thehindu.com, deccanherald.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above. Methodology and corrections.
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