Gen Z’s grievance is genuine: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat acknowledged the validity of grievances raised by Gen Z and Gen Alpha during a youth conference. He emphasized that protests are a legitimate democratic tool for dialogue and that issues should be resolved through constitutional methods.
Why it matters
The statement reflects a shift in how traditional political and social organizations are engaging with the concerns and protest methods of younger generations.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday (August 6, 2026) said protest is a way of dialogue at a gathering of Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
VIDEO | Mumbai: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat attends a youth conference organised by IIMUN, interacting with Gen Z and Gen Alpha participants. pic.twitter.com/c9NbjamkkL
In a democracy, protest is a way of reaching consensus, the RSS chief said. Mr. Bhagwat was attending a youth conference organised by IIMUN, interacting with Gen Z and Gen Alpha participants.
As far as Gen Z is concerned and what happened recently, their grievance is genuine. Today’s generation wants logical answers, he said.
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