Nothing can stop the youth of India: Chirag Paswan
Union Minister Chirag Paswan expressed support for the right of Indian youth to protest while advocating for dialogue to resolve ongoing crises. He criticized the opposition for politicizing the issue and urged for constructive engagement over road blockades.
Why it matters
Illustrates the tension between government management of public dissent and the political discourse surrounding youth-led movements in India.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan threw his weight behind the youth protest scheduled for Saturday (October 10, 2026), while adding that there needs to be dialogue to resolve the current crisis. He also accused Opposition parties of politicising the issue.
Responding to questions about the government clampdown ahead of Saturday’s protest, including the cancellation of trains headed to Delhi, internet shutdowns and the closure of Metro stations, Mr. Paswan said, “These are the youth of India. Nothing can stop them.” He was speaking to media at the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K) in Sonepat, Haryana, on Friday (October 9, 2026), where he was attending the institution’s 7th convocation ceremony.
He asked, “How many trains can be stopped and for how many days, how many roads can be blocked? Can it really hold them (youth protesters) back?”
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