In Brief
- RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said protesting doesn't make Gen Z anti-national.
- He emphasized that democracy provides proper channels for protests.
- Bhagwat did not discourage protests by young people in a democracy.
- He highlighted the importance of following democratic processes while protesting.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, aged 75, addressed the role of protests by Generation Z, affirming that protesting does not equate to being anti-national. He remarked that while he does not oppose protests by the younger generation, it is important to conduct them within the framework of democracy. Bhagwat stressed that a democratic society has established ways and channels for raising dissent and protests should follow these norms to maintain order and respect for the democratic process.
His remarks underscore the acceptance of protest as a democratic right but advocate for responsible expression through proper means. This position reaffirms the value of peaceful and lawful dissent within India's democratic setup.
