New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the ongoing protests in Delhi are a matter of serious concern and alleged that some people are attempting to use students and youth as a political tool to serve their own interests.
In a statement, Rajnath Singh said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government remains committed to fulfilling the aspirations of students and young people and ensuring their welfare.
The Defence Minister emphasised that it is the government’s responsibility to listen to the concerns of students and address their issues.
He expressed confidence that India’s youth are aware, mature, and capable of understanding what he described as attempts to mislead them, adding that they would choose the path of progress, development, and nation-building.
Rajnath Singh said the government is committed to ensuring that no injustice is done to anyone, particularly students and youth.
Criticising the Opposition, he alleged that the “manufactured sense of anger” created by some opposition leaders was an attempt to confuse and mislead the public, especially young people.
Government Ready for Discussion in Parliament: Rajnath Singh
The Defence Minister said that the government is sensitive to the concerns and sentiments of the youth and highlighted that Parliament is currently in session.
He said the government has already expressed its willingness to hold meaningful discussions on all issues, but alleged that the Opposition was attempting to resolve matters through street protests instead of parliamentary debate.
Rajnath Singh said that in a democracy, Parliament is the appropriate platform for discussions, where the Opposition has the freedom to raise issues and express its views.
He urged opposition parties not to disrupt the ongoing Monsoon Session and said that serious concerns should be brought before the nation through debates and discussions inside Parliament.