Karjat MLA Rohit Pawar hits out at CJI comment on youngsters
Rohit Pawar, MLA from Karjat, criticized Chief Justice Surya Kant's comments likening unemployed youth to parasites. He deemed the remarks unacceptable and reflective of intolerance towards criticism. Pawar emphasized that the youth deserve respect and a platform to voice their concerns amidst rising unemployment.
- ▪Rohit Pawar condemned the CJI's comparison of unemployed youth to parasites and cockroaches.
- ▪He stated that such remarks are hurtful and mock a generation facing unemployment.
- ▪Pawar highlighted the importance of RTI activists and journalists as pillars of democracy.
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Karjat-Jamkhed MLA and NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar criticised the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant’s remark comparing unemployed youth to parasites and cockroaches, as it was “unacceptable” and was a reflection of intolerance towards criticism and questioning.Mr. Pawar said, notwithstanding his highest respect for the Indian judiciary, remarks of this nature from a Constitutional authority were deeply hurtful and appeared to mock an entire generation struggling with broken promises, lack of opportunities, and rising unemployment.CJI Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi pulled up a lawyer for “pursuing” a senior advocate designation, saying that there are already “parasites” in society who attack the system, and asked the petitioner whether he wanted to join hands with them.Mr.
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