‘Nothing Can Stop Youth’: Chirag Paswan on Train, Metro Curbs Ahead of Protests in Delhi Tomorrow
Paswan said protests in a democracy must be heard and urged talks after Delhi-bound trains were canceled and Metro services were restricted, citing youth concerns.
- On Friday, Union Minister Chirag Paswan backed the youth protest scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026, while emphasizing that dialogue is necessary to resolve the current crisis in Delhi.
- Questioning the government's clampdown ahead of the protest, Paswan criticized the cancellation of 45 trains and closure of Delhi Metro stations, asking whether such measures could truly hold back India's youth.
- Through his 'Youth Bole Toh' campaign, Paswan said he engages with Gen Z's diverse opinions to reach solutions, noting that "I may agree or disagree, but we engage in dialogue so that we can ultimately arrive at a solution."
- Regarding the Opposition's demonstrations, Paswan accused them of politicizing the issue, claiming they "do not actually want a solution" but instead seek to create a "ruckus" by repeatedly blocking Delhi roads.
- LJP MP Arun Bharati defended Paswan's stance, telling The Indian Express that "allies support a coalition, not submit to it," while reaffirming the party's belief in youth aspirations.
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Cancelling trains can't stop India's youth: Chirag Paswan
Union minister Chirag Paswan criticised the Opposition for playing politics with protests against the Election Commission, particularly regarding the Cockroach Janata Party's planned demonstrations and the resulting train cancellations. He asserted that such disruptions cannot deter India's youth and urged the Opposition to seek solutions rather than merely protesting.
‘How many trains can you stop’: Chirag Paswan as Delhi-bound trains cancelled ahead of October 10 Delhi protest - The Tribune
With several Mail and Express trains scheduled to reach Delhi cancelled ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar, Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Friday questioned whether transport curbs could really stop young people from reaching the national capital.
Nothing can stop the youth of India: Chirag Paswan
The Union Minister said attempts to stop youth protest by cancelling trains, shutting down the internet and closing Metro stations will not work, while accusing the Opposition of politicising the issue and calling instead for dialogue
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