The new General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Gajendra Singh Patel, made a serious assertion that 'foreign forces' are directing students to divide the country and spread hatred through organized protests.
He noted that previously, student movements in the country were characterized by positive thinking and the use of respectful language towards political figures, but the situation has changed. Patel told journalists in Indore that after a certain idea spread on social media, Generation Z youth joined it, but this idea received support from external elements behind the scenes within the country.
He was asked about student protests that began in several states, similar to the protests against the NEET exam leak held at Jantar Mantar in Delhi in July. Patel emphasized that the tone and methods of the student movements have changed.
Patel stated that everyone can now see how foreign forces are sowing poison and hatred among students to divide this country. Nevertheless, he added that the youth are very sensible and understand this situation.
The Lok Sabha MP from Hargona-Badwari, which is rich in Adivasi tribes in Madhya Pradesh, urged the youth to maintain their demands within decency, as the ruling BJP party resolves all their problems.
It is reported that on Monday, about 200 students from Ekalavya Adarsh Avasividyalaya in Badwari district, which falls under Patel's constituency, marched for about 25 kilometers demanding action against teachers. They were accused of using racially offensive words and rude behavior towards students.
Responding to questions about this unusual protest, Patel said that minor mistakes can happen with teachers in school, but children should not take to the streets. He assured that they support the children and will definitely solve their problems.
He also claimed that some organizations active over the last year misled students in government schools and incited them to protest.
In response to a question, the BJP General Secretary insisted that the country is moving towards self-sufficiency in ethanol production, which contributes to increased employment opportunities and benefits the fuel sector. Patel called the recent rise in sugar prices a temporary problem and blamed the opposition for running a campaign of spreading misinformation to mislead people on this issue.