Polity/Social IssuesGS-IGS-IV· 1 min read
Prime Minister's Appeal for Restraint Regarding 'Gen Z' Protests
Why in news?
Prime Minister Modi commented on the language used by some youth during protests at Jantar Mantar, expressing a desire to forgive them and urging for guidance rather than punitive action.
Key points
- PM Modi addressed the use of abusive language by some youth during recent protests.
- He expressed a desire to forgive the individuals involved, seeing them as 'mischievous children' who can be shown the 'right path'.
- He appealed for restraint from society, suggesting that legal action might not be the best solution.
- The comments came in the context of a FIR filed against a woman for expletives used against the PM.
Background & context
Jantar Mantar has been a site for various protests in Delhi. The 'Gen Z' demographic is increasingly vocal on social and political issues.
★ Prelims fact capsule
A zero FIR was filed in Noida against a 25-year-old woman for using expletives against the PM at Jantar Mantar.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper 1: Indian Society (protest dynamics, youth engagement). GS Paper 4: Ethics (forgiveness, constructive engagement with dissent).