Smriti Irani On Gen Z Divide: 'Why Shouldn't I Applaud Students In Jharkhand?'

In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, BJP leader Smriti Irani responds to allegations that the BJP and RSS are trying to divide Gen Z by contrasting protests in Delhi, Pune and Jharkhand. Irani defends her right to praise young protesters in Pune and Jharkhand, while sharply criticising what she describes as the abuse of police personnel, the judiciary and the armed forces during the Jantar Mantar protest. She argues that the larger issue is not the language used by young people, but respect for India's institutions, democratic process and the armed forces.