CM Gupta says ‘JNU-like’ incidents upset country

The chief minister said that the life and philosophy of Swami Vivekananda continue to inspire the youth towards self-confidence, discipline and service to the nation.

Published on: Jan 13, 2026, 03:14:04 IST

By Paras Singh

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New Delhi: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said the “youth are the future of the nation”, while attending the Swami Vivekananda Jayanti programme at Kirori Mal College on Monday.

Chief minister Rekha Gupta poses for a picture at an event marking the National Youth Day (X/PTI)

The chief minister inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Auditorium and unveiled the statue of Swami Vivekananda at the college lawn on National Youth Day. Referring to the recent Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) incident of sloganeering, Gupta said that such incidents were “unfortunate, upsetting and shocking to the country.”

“It is unfortunate that students spoke against the country. The whole country is shocked by JNU-like incidents where bail is demanded for riots accused and terrorists are supported. The country finds it unfortunate that the students raise undignified slogans and speak against the nation,” she said.

On January 5, some students allegedly raised “provocative” slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah inside the JNU campus after the Supreme Court denied bail to activists and former JNU students Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots case.

Greeting youngsters, Gupta said the youth have a crucial role in leading the nation towards progress. The chief minister said that the life and philosophy of Swami Vivekananda continue to inspire the youth towards self-confidence, discipline and service to the nation.

“The progress of the nation is possible not only through governments or policies, but through the collective responsibility and participation of 140 crore citizens...Delhi Government is continuously working to channel the creativity, innovation and energy of the youth in a positive direction,” she added.

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Paras Singh
Paras Singh is a New Delhi-based journalist with Hindustan Times, where he serves as Deputy Metro Editor. He reports on urban governance, the Delhi government, the Delhi BJP, water management, the environment, communities and city life. He joined Hindustan Times in 2021 after beginning his journalism career at The Times of India in 2016, where he covered civic bodies, the water and power sectors, and urban infrastructure. Over the last decade, some of his reporting has led to significant public impact, with investigations into environmental violations, corruption and illegal industrial activity contributing to multiple judicial interventions by the National Green Tribunal and the Delhi High Court. A graduate of St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi, Paras studied journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi. Having extensively covered the capital's evolving civic and governance landscape, his recent work increasingly explores Delhi's history, built heritage, urban evolution and the relationship between people and place, alongside continuing to report on governance and public policy.Read More

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