RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that protesting does not make Gen Z anti-national, while adding that a democracy offers ways to express dissent. Speaking about young people, Bhagwat, 75, said he would not tell Gen Z not to protest, but emphasised there are proper ways of going about it in a democracy. The remarks have drawn reactions from students. While some welcomed his support, saying their concerns are being heard, others said there are issues that still need clear answers. Separately, Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the CJP, appeared to take aim at some BJP leaders who had earlier accused protesters of being anti-national. In a message titled "To whom it may concern," Dipke seemed to target that criticism. The reports did not specify where or when Bhagwat made the comments.