The Prime Minister's Independence Day address reflects the flavour of the season, but the larger question is whether youth discontent will be viewed merely as an issue of jobs, education and technology, or whether the government is willing to understand it as a deeper demand for accountability and responsiveness
CJP convener Abhijeet Dipke cited RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks on Gen Z protests and urged the BJP to address youth concerns. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said Bhagwat speaks for national interest, not any political party
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said Generation Z protesters are not anti-national and that their concerns are genuine. Calling for education reforms and greater dialogue, he urged democratic engagement while encouraging youth to remain rooted in Indian values and leadership.
Actress Tanushree Dutta urged Gen Z to express their anger responsibly and focus on national security, saying leadership should not be destabilised during border tensions. She shared her views through a social media post and an accompanying video.
Ananya Panday praised Gen Z for standing up for fairness and speaking out amid nationwide protests, but her Instagram post drew criticism from social media users. The protests continue across several cities over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and paper leaks.
Fresh unrest gripped Nepal’s Bara district on Thursday as Gen Z protesters clashed with cadres of the ousted prime minister K P Sharma Oli’s CPN-UML party, leaving 10 injured. Authorities reimposed curfew in Simara Chowk, but demonstrators defied orders, prompting police to fire tear gas and aerial rounds.
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Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki assumed office as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister, declaring Gen Z protest victims martyrs and announcing Rs 1 million compensation per family. Her government dissolved parliament amid unrest that left 72 dead, sparking sharp criticism from political parties
The Nepal Army assumed control of law and order on Wednesday, imposing a nationwide curfew until Thursday morning after violent Gen Z protests led to arson and vandalism. Civilian authorities failed to contain unrest, prompting the Army’s direct intervention.
