'They don’t need a certificate': Priyanka hits back at Bhagwat’s Gen Z outreach
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has criticized RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's recent outreach to Gen Z and Gen Alpha, stating that young Indians do not require his endorsement. The remarks follow broader political debate regarding the RSS's engagement with youth and the government's handling of recent student protests.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing ideological friction between India's ruling establishment and the opposition regarding youth engagement and political legitimacy.
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday criticised RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent remarks on Gen Z and Gen Alpha, saying young Indians do not need his “certificate” or endorsement.Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, the Congress general secretary and Wayanad MP said, “They don't need a certificate from RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat ji.”Priyanka also said home minister Amit Shah appeared to be 'afraid' and questioned his absence from Parliament. Referring to alleged police excesses against students protesting over the July 20 paper leak issue, she said Shah should "come, give a statement, what is the issue with that. Something wrong happened, so take responsibility."Her remarks came a day after Bhagwat interacted with members of Gen Z and Gen Alpha during a session at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai.
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