Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said the younger generation is more inclined to question authority and must be met with dialogue [1].
This shift in communication strategy comes as the organization seeks to engage Gen-Z on nation-building and Indian values. By acknowledging a demand for logic, Bhagwat is addressing a generational gap in how authority is perceived and maintained within traditional structures [1].
Bhagwat said during the valedictory session of a two-day meeting on "Contemporary Motherhood" organized by the Vishwa Mangalya Sabha [2]. The event took place at the Ambedkar International Centre in Delhi [2].
During his address, Bhagwat said that the current generation of youth does not accept instructions without reasoning. He said that elders should respond to these inquiries with affection rather than simply expecting obedience [1].
"Today's generation asks questions, demands logic. We must alter our style," Bhagwat said [2].
The RSS chief said that the approach to guidance must evolve to remain relevant to young people. He noted that the tendency to question is a defining characteristic of the youth today, a trait that requires a shift in how leadership communicates [1].
This call for a more open dialogue occurs amid a backdrop of contemporary social friction and public protests, such as the CJP protest [1]. Bhagwat said that the path to reinforcing national values lies in a willingness to provide logical justifications for those values [1].
“"Today's generation asks questions, demands logic. We must alter our style."”
Bhagwat's remarks signal a tactical pivot for the RSS in its attempt to recruit and retain young members. By validating the desire for logic and questioning, the organization is moving away from a strictly hierarchical model of mentorship toward a more discursive approach. This is likely an effort to bridge the gap between traditionalist ideologies and the skeptical, information-driven nature of Gen-Z.
