RSS chief to speak with Gen Z, Gen Alpha today:Over 2,000 students to attend event at Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat will interact with more than 2,000 Gen Z and Gen Alpha students, aged between 15 and 19, in Mumbai on Thursday evening. The event, to be held at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), has been organised by the International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN) to mark its 15th anniversary. The interaction comes at a time of heightened engagement with young people following the nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak, which culminated in the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after a 36-day protest at Jantar Mantar. Several prominent public figures are also expected to attend the event, including Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, actor Boman Irani, actress Shabana Azmi and former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud. Shashi Tharoor defends participation amid controversy Shashi Tharoor’s participation in the event sparked controversy, prompting the Congress MP to issue a clarification on social media. Responding to the criticism, Tharoor wrote: “This is not an RSS event. It is a student platform that invites thinkers from the fields of education and other disciplines to interact with students.” He added that the event was organised by a student-led platform and should not be viewed as a political programme. July 24: Bhagwat had said – Don’t order the new generation, talk to them Mohan Bhagwat had said in Delhi, 4 days after the student protest on July 20, that today’s new generation asks a lot of questions. Instead of giving orders, we should talk to them. We will act arbitrarily, become masters of everyone by force, that cannot happen. His statement came at a time when students were protesting at Jantar Mantar over the issue of paper leaks in the country. 12 hours after his statement, the Education Minister had resigned. What is IIMUN? What it does for Gen-Z and Gen Alpha, Founder and Chief Rishabh Shah answered all questions Question: What is IIMUN? Is this the first program? Answer: The organization has been organizing leadership, dialogue, and debate programs for students for 15 years. Its annual championship conference is held every year between August 1st and 15th. This platform also organizes programs in 108 cities in India and 15 countries. This year, the organization is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Question: How many students are participating in this program? Answer: Approximately 2,000 students will participate in the program. All participants are between 11 and 19 years old. Students will come from over 100 cities. Their selection was based on programs held in these locations. Question: Is Mohan Bhagwat participating in this program for the first time? Answer: Mohan Bhagwat is coming to our platform for the third time. Previously, he participated in 2016-17 and 2020-21. This time, he was invited considering recent developments. Question: How many students are associated with this organization? Answer: So far, about 30,000 students are working with the organization. We have reached 7 to 7.5 crore students. Question: What do you have to say about the Cockroach Janata Party’s movement? Answer: The issues raised by the students are extremely important. Neither CJP, nor BJP, we should talk about education. Education is the most important issue in the country and it should remain a part of the election agenda. If India is to be made a developed country, then the education system must be improved first. RSS connecting youth with the organization for 100 years RSS started ‘Sangh Shiksha Varg’ for youth in 1927. Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) was established in 1948 for youth in student politics. RSS launched the online ‘Join RSS’ program in 2012. 65 thousand youth are joining the Sangh every year through this. What does RSS teach the youth? What 5 things are considered most important in a Shakha?