'India's Gen Z Wants Terrorism to End': MEA Responds to Pakistan's Show of Support
- Jul 28
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MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses media after questions over Pakistani support for the student-led CJP protest in New Delhi.
By Pranjal Gupta
New Delhi, July 28: The student-led protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar received support from beyond India's borders. From climate activist Greta Thunberg in London to young people in Pakistan, voices of solidarity emerged for the movement, which concluded with the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union Education Minister. When questioned about expressions of support from Pakistani social media handles and youth groups, official channels in New Delhi drew a clear distinction between India's domestic democratic movement and cross-border geopolitical issues.
"Let me say that, as we all are aware, Pakistan has been sponsoring cross-border terrorism against India for several decades now. The people of India, including Gen Z, have been demanding that Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism must come to an end. We hope their counterparts are taking due note," Randhir Jaiswal told the press.
Two Sides of Pakistan
Last week, when the Jantar Mantar was still echoing with demands for fair education system, several Pakistani influencers claimed to have same concerns in their country. They asked the Delhi protestors to remain united and vigilant.
However, their government categorically kept itself from making any comment, saying it was India's "personal matter".
The Protest
What began as a satirical social media response to controversial public remarks quickly evolved into a disciplined nationwide movement. The protests culminated over the weekend with Pradhan's resignation from the Cabinet, marking one of the most significant youth-led political outcomes in recent Indian history.
While international figures such as Thunberg praised the movement as a masterclass in peaceful civil resistance, Indian diplomats maintained that the CJP's victory was an entirely domestic democratic achievement. The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated that India's youth continue to demand accountability within the country's democratic framework while remaining steadfast against cross-border terrorism and any attempts by foreign actors to exploit internal discourse.
