RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to interact with Gen Z in Nagpur on Independence Day
Nagpur, August 11
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Chief Mohan Bhagwat will interact with Gen Z youngsters in Nagpur on August 15 as part of an initiative aimed at engaging the younger generation on democracy, constitutional values and India's future. The programme will be held at Kasturchand Park on Independence Day, where Bhagwat will hoist the national flag at the newly installed 200-foot-high flag mast on Saturday morning.
Following the flag-hoisting ceremony, Bhagwat will hold a special interaction with young people, focusing on the role and contribution of the youth in shaping India's future. The programme is expected to provide a platform for Gen Z participants to engage with the RSS chief on issues concerning the country's democratic and constitutional framework.
The Nagpur event comes days after Bhagwat held a similar interaction with Gen Z youngsters in Mumbai on August 6. The initiative is aimed at creating a dialogue with younger citizens and understanding their perspectives on the country's future.
The programme in Nagpur has been jointly organised by Lokmat and the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). The initiative has been conceptualised by Lokmat Editorial Board Chairman and former Rajya Sabha MP Dr Vijay Darda.
Maharashtra Revenue Minister and Nagpur Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Nagpur Mayor Neeta Thakre and Municipal Commissioner Dr Vipin Itankar are among the dignitaries expected to attend the programme.
The event will be held against the backdrop of Independence Day celebrations, with the participation of young people forming a central part of the programme. The interaction is expected to focus on how the country's younger generation can contribute to nation-building and play a meaningful role in India's future.
Bhagwat's engagement with Gen Z in Mumbai earlier this month was part of the same broader initiative to establish a direct dialogue with young people. The Nagpur programme will extend that engagement to his home city, where the RSS is headquartered.
The event at Kasturchand Park will begin with the ceremonial hoisting of the national flag at the newly installed 200-foot mast, followed by the interaction with youngsters. With democracy, constitutional values and youth participation forming key themes of the programme, the organisers are positioning the event as an opportunity for young Indians to discuss their aspirations and their role in the country's development.
The programme is also expected to draw participation from a large section of young people from Nagpur, providing them an opportunity to hear Bhagwat's views and engage with him on issues related to India's future.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good initiative. At least someone is trying to understand what young people think. But I wish they would also address issues like climate change and gender equality in these conversations.
Interesting to see the RSS engaging with youth. This is a good step towards promoting democratic values. Let's hope the interaction is genuine and not just a photo-op.
Nice to see organisations trying to engage with young people. But I think the real questions about religious polarisation and social harmony need to be addressed honestly.
A 200-foot flag mast sounds impressive! This is good for national pride. Let's hope the interaction with Gen Z brings fresh ideas for nation-building.
I appreciate the effort to include young people in these conversations. But I do hope they discuss practical issues like skill development, start-up ecosystem, and youth mental health.
Promoting dialogue about democracy and constitutional values is crucial. Hope this event doesn't become a one-way lecture. Gen Z deserves a real exchange of ideas, not just slogans.
It's good to see someone from the RSS wanting to listen to young people. But I hope they also hear about the challenges of caste discrimination and communalism that still affect our society. True democracy requires addressing these uncomfortable
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