JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday commended Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat for distinguishing between political dissent and anti-national activity following recent student-led demonstrations.
Speaking in Mumbai, Bhagwat stated that student protests by Gen Z were expressions of democratic rights rather than acts against the nation, emphasizing that youth should be engaged with rather than vilified. The RSS chief’s comments follow nationwide student agitation concerning medical entrance exam paper leaks.
Key Highlights
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Democratic Right to Dissent: Abdullah endorsed Bhagwat’s view, noting that protesting government policies is fundamentally distinct from acting against the country.
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Positive Reform: The Chief Minister highlighted that the student movement exposed irregularities in the NEET examination process, ultimately driving systemic reforms in the interest of the country.
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Call to End Retaliation: Abdullah called for an immediate end to social media trolling, harassment, and targeting of protesting students and their families.
