Bhagwat urges engagement, not vilification, as Abdullah welcomes Gen Z protests

Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister, welcomed Mohan Bhagwat's remarks on Gen Z protests, stating that dissent against the government is not anti-national. Bhagwat addressed a gathering in Mumbai, emphasizing engagement with youth protesters rather than vilification. This follows student protests in Delhi that led to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leaks. Abdullah highlighted that such protests often lead to reforms but also expressed concern about backlash against protesters.