RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat: Protest a Legitimate Dialogue Tool in Democracy
Bhagwat Acknowledges Gen Z's Genuine Concerns, Urges Self-Regulation on Social Media
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RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized protest as a democratic tool for consensus, acknowledged Gen Z's concerns, and stressed individual responsibility in social media use, also advocating for increased public spending on education and entrepreneurship.
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Why It Matters
Mohan Bhagwat's interaction with Gen Z and Gen Alpha marks a significant outreach by the RSS.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said protest was a legitimate form of dialogue in a democracy and should serve to build consensus rather than deepen divisions, while describing the concerns of Gen Z as genuine. [...] Bhagwat also cautioned against the misuse of social media and emerging technologies, arguing that regulation alone would not solve the problem without greater individual responsibility. [...] On education, Bhagwat backed increasing public spending to 6% of GDP. [...] He also said employment should not be viewed only in terms of jobs, but should also include entrepreneurship.
What to Watch
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Increased focus on social media regulation in India
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Open Questions
- How will the Indian Government respond to the call for increased education spending?
