RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasises importance of public interest questions and debate in democracy
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that opposing views are necessary in democracy. He emphasised that raising questions in public interest must be done forcefully. Bhagwat also highlighted the importance of nurturing the demographic dividend for natio...
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stressed that dissent and public questioning are vital to democracy, urging India to harness its youth for national progress.
Mumbai: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has twice in recent days said that "opposing views and raising questions in public interest are necessary" in a democracy, referring to the student protests.
Speaking at an Independence Day event in Nagpur on Saturday, Bhagwat said the demographic dividend can help the country become a "Vishwaguru" if it is nurtured well.
"There will be different views, and there will be different ways of expressing those views; that is democracy. Here there is dialogue, debate and a manner of presenting one's arguments. There will be different viewpoints, there will be opposition, too," Bhagwat said. "When questions are raised in the public interest, they must be raised forcefully. We must put our strength behind them."
The RSS chief said that while there would be "protests and movements" in a democracy, one must be aware of responsibilities, too.
Addressing the youth, Bhagwat said, "It is being said that youth are our demographic dividend and if utilised well, they could well help the country become a 'Vishwaguru'."
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