Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has praised Gen Z as the “Indian Generation”, saying its awareness and knowledge give him confidence about the future of Uttarakhand and India.
Dhami made the remarks during a press conference in Dehradun. In comments carried in a PTI video, he said he had “always referred” to Gen Z as the “IG”, meaning the “Indian Generation”.
Dhami’s remarks on Gen Z
The chief minister said this generation was highly aware and knowledgeable. He added that he believed Uttarakhand and the country were “in safe hands” because of these young people.
Dhami also referred to an incident in Delhi involving young people who came forward in anger during a protest. He alleged that children at the front were used as “masks” for people behind them.
According to Dhami, the incident crossed “all boundaries of propriety”. He criticised the use of inappropriate and uncultured language, saying some conduct did not reflect Indian civilisation, culture or the Indian way of life.
Criticism of violence during protest
Dhami said administration members were beaten and assaulted during the incident. He also referred to violence and the language used during the protest.
He said the incident changed the mindset of young people whom he described as the IG, or Indian Generation. The remarks presented his assessment of the protest and its effect on those watching it.
Dhami thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi while discussing whether action would be taken against people involved in the events. The available remarks do not provide details of any specific action, investigation or legal case.
The comments place the chief minister’s message around 2 themes: confidence in the awareness of young Indians and concern over violence and conduct during public protests. For residents of Uttarakhand, his remarks also connect the debate about youth participation and public behaviour directly to the state’s political leadership.
Conclusion
Dhami praised Gen Z as the “Indian Generation” while criticising violence, assaults, abusive language and alleged misuse of children during a Delhi protest. He also thanked Prime Minister Modi while discussing the question of action against those involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What did Pushkar Singh Dhami call Gen Z?
Dhami called Gen Z the “IG”, or the “Indian Generation”.
Q. Where did Dhami make the remarks?
He made the remarks during a press conference in Dehradun.
Q. What did Dhami say about Gen Z?
He said the generation was highly aware and knowledgeable, and that Uttarakhand and India were in safe hands.
Q. What incident did Dhami discuss?
He discussed an incident in Delhi during a protest where young people came forward in anger.
Q. What conduct did Dhami criticise?
He criticised violence, assaults on administration members, inappropriate language and conduct he said did not reflect Indian civilisation and culture.
Q. What did Dhami say about Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
Dhami thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi while discussing whether action would be taken against those involved in the incident.
