India
CJI’s 'youngsters like cockroaches' remark unacceptable, reflects intolerance: Rohit Pawar
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NCP leader Rohit Pawar has termed Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's remark likening unemployed youth to parasites and cockroaches as unacceptable and a reflection of intolerance. Pawar says the CJI's comments mock an entire generation struggling with unemployment and lack of opportunities. He notes that the youth are not unemployed by choice, but are victims of economic failure and political inefficiency. Pawar urges the judiciary to exercise sensitivity and restraint while speaking about young people, saying institutions should not be afraid of questions raised by the youth.