‘Gen Z Is Emotional, Doesn't Think With Calm Mind’: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Published 27 July 2026 · local

‘Gen Z Is Emotional, Doesn't Think With Calm Mind’: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Published By, Last Updated: July 27, 2026, 13:48 IST Mohan Bhagwat emphasised

‘Gen Z Is Emotional, Doesn't Think With Calm Mind’: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Published By, Last Updated: July 27, 2026, 13:48 IST Mohan Bhagwat emphasised that society, rather than the government, should take the lead in bringing about social change. Rapid Read RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat. (file photo) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday called Generation Z as “emotional by nature", while cautioning that they often do not think with a “calm mind" and are easily influenced by things that appear authentic. While speaking at an event on contemporary motherhood in Hyderabad, the RSS chief said that Generation Z is “good, adaptable and emotional by nature", and their parents should lead by example if they want to shape the values of the next generation. “Gen Z is good, adaptable and emotional by nature. They do not think with a very calm mind. If what is in touch with them is visibly authentic, it appeals to them," Bhagwat said as quoted by news agency PTI.

Linking his observation of the youth to social changes, Bhagwat claimed that the ‘Stree Mukti Andolan’ (Women’s Liberation Movement), which gained wide acceptance among the youth, ultimately led a segment of society astray. “‘Stree Mukti Andolan’ started and gradually became widely accepted… So, a phase passed. After that, the proponents of that movement realised that we had stepped onto a wrong path and ruined a generation or two of our country," he said. Bhagwat urged families to reduce their dependence on mobile phones and social media, saying parents must practise the same discipline they expect from their children. He emphasised that society, rather than the government, should take the lead in bringing about social change. “Be the change you want to see in society. Reduce your time on social media. Follow mobile discipline," he said, adding that families should engage in regular discussions to address children’s concerns instead of relying on mobile phones to keep them occupied.

His remarks came after weeks of student protests led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), which gained national interest after activist Sonam Wangchuk sat on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar last month. Last week, the CJP called for a massive ‘Sansad Chalo’ protest where thousands of protesters marched towards Parliament demanding Pradhan’s resignation. The protest witnessed clashes, tear gas shelling, allegations of excessive force by police, counter-allegations of violence by protesters, detentions, and widespread disruption across central Delhi. The CJP ended its agitation after the Centre agreed to its remaining demands, including compensation for families of students who allegedly died by suicide following the NEET paper leak controversy and the withdrawal of FIRs registered against protesters. A day after the CJP called off its agitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a high-powered exam reforms task force headed by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani while the government prepared to table amendments to strengthen the anti-paper leak law in Parliament.