'Students being used as political tools': Rajnath Singh attacks opposition over Delhi protests
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has accused opposition parties of manipulating students for political gain during ongoing protests in Delhi. He emphasized the government's commitment to youth welfare and urged students to avoid being misled.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing political tension in India regarding student activism and the government's efforts to manage public perception.
NEW DELIH: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday accused the opposition of attempting to use students and young people as "political tools" amid the ongoing protests in Delhi. The defence minister described the demonstrations in the national capital as "a matter of serious concern" and alleged that they were being driven by political interests."The ongoing protests in Delhi are a matter of serious concern. It is extremely unfortunate that some people are attempting to use the students and youth of our country as a political tool to fulfill their political interests," he wrote in a post on X.Rajnath said the Narendra Modi-led government remained committed to addressing the aspirations and concerns of young people."Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi, our government is fully committed to fulfilling the aspirations of students and youth and to their welfare.
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