Everyone has the right to raise issues concerning the country through demonstrations, but such protests must be conducted with the national interest in mind, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) national publicity in-charge Sunil Ambekar said on Saturday (October 31, 2026). He also urged people to remain vigilant against attempts by anti-national forces to exploit public demonstrations.
On being asked whether the Sangh had been slow to connect with younger generations, particularly in the wake of the recent Gen-Z protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, Mr. He added that the RSS should not be seen as taking sides on matters raised by citizens. “If someone raises a question concerning the country, that is fine. Referring to the RSS chief’s Vijayadasami address in which he had spoken about the need to guard against agitations that could divide society, Mr. “Protests taking place in the country must be conducted keeping the national interest in mind. They should aim to take the nation forward. On the controversy surrounding the University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations, Mr.
Everyone must, therefore, remain vigilant to ensure that forces working against national interests do not infiltrate demonstrations and exploit them for their own purposes,” he said.
Ambekar said people are free to raise questions or concerns about issues affecting the country. They have the right to do so,” he said. Ambekar said protests should serve the country’s interests and contribute to its progress. Ambekar said the RSS had already described the circular as “imbalanced”.
The matter is currently under judicial consideration. He added that a single circular should not be allowed to disrupt social harmony and stressed the need to keep society united.
He said the government and the UGC had taken note of the concerns raised over the regulations, while the court had also stayed their implementation. “Our position is that whatever happens next on this issue should be balanced, and the government must ensure this,” Mr. Ambekar said.
