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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta cautions youth against Urban Naxals
On Independence Day, the leader of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, gave a speech to the people.
She told young people that they should not spend all their time on social media.
Instead, she said, they should use their good ideas to build new things and help the country.
She also warned them about a group she called 'Urban Naxals'.
She said this group does not respect the country or its soldiers.
Gupta said India faces challenges from outside and also from inside.
She called the young people of India the 'Amrit generation'.
She said they are smart and not afraid to ask questions.
She told them to turn their questions into research and their creativity into new businesses.
She also talked about how Delhi is working to become a great city.
She said other cities can learn from Delhi's progress and hard work.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta cautioned youth against the influence of 'Urban Naxals' during her Independence Day speech.
Gupta urged young people to use their creativity and talent for nation-building instead of limiting their strength to social media.
She described Delhi as leading the way toward 'Viksit Bharat' and said the Delhi model could become a benchmark for other states.
Gupta praised the youth as the 'Amrit generation' who are aware, talented and unafraid to ask questions.
She highlighted her government's achievements over the last 18 months, including initiatives on women's empowerment, health, education, pollution and cleaning the Yamuna river.
- Who
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and the youth of Delhi
- What
- Gupta cautioned youth against 'Urban Naxals' and urged them to use their talent for nation-building at Delhi's Independence Day function
- Where
- Chhatrasal stadium, New Delhi
- When
- Independence Day
- Why
- To encourage youth contribution to 'Viksit Bharat' and warn against influences Gupta said insult the country and its armed forces
Critics' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Use of 'Urban Naxal' label
Critics' Perspective
The term is often criticized as a vague label that can be used to target activists, journalists and dissenters.
Government's Perspective
Gupta said Urban Naxals insult the country and its armed forces and constitute a 'half front' in India's battle that requires caution.
Focus on social media use by youth
Critics' Perspective
Limiting the discussion to social media may overlook legitimate online activism and expression by young people.
Government's Perspective
Gupta urged youth not to limit their strength to social media but to channel creativity and talent into start-ups, innovation and nation-building.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
- Occasion
- Delhi government's Independence Day function
- Venue
- Chhatrasal stadium, New Delhi
- Warning Target
- Urban Naxals
- Vision Referenced
- Prime Minister Modi's 'Viksit Bharat'
- Youth Label
- 'Amrit generation'
- Government Tenure Highlighted
- Achievements in the last 18 months
- Event Highlights
- Flag hoisting by CM and ceremonial parade by Delhi Police, Fire Services, NCC cadets and school students
Quotes
Rekha Gupta
Delhi Chief Minister
“"I want to say to my young friends: Do not limit your strength to social media. Use your ideas for start-ups and your creativity for innovation."”
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“"Be cautious of one group known as Urban Naxalism because of whom India has to battle at two and a half fronts."”
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Sources
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