# BJP backs Bhagwat’s Gen Z outreach as Opposition alleges double standards

2026-08-07T14:30:17+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk

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The BJP has backed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s call for dialogue with young protesters, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to youth aspirations. Bhagwat, speaking at a Mumbai event on August 6, said student grievances were genuine, protests did not make young people anti-national and education spending should reach 6% of GDP. BJP leaders welcomed his remarks, while one MP alleged that anti-national forces had exploited the NEET paper leak protests. Opposition leaders, including NCP (SP), RJD and Azad Samaj Party figures, accused the RSS and BJP of taking contradictory positions. They questioned the Sangh’s silence over alleged police action against student protesters and cited criticism of demonstrations by BJP leaders. NCP (SP) sought accountability for lathi charges and tear gas used during protests, according to The Times of India.

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/double-faced-stance-on-youth-ncp-sp-slams-rss-bjp-over-gen-z-pitch/articleshow/133029812.cms>
- thefederal.com <https://thefederal.com/category/news/bhagwat-gen-z-outreach-bjp-backing-opposition-rss-bjp-contradictions-252852>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/videos/times-now/shows/gen-z-impact-indian-politics-protests-political-outreach-video-155382784>

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