Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has publicly supported the ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, where student and youth activists are demanding democratic rights.

In a Facebook post, he condemned the 'authoritarian rule of the Sangh Parivar and the Narendra Modi government,' emphasizing that the protests are a defense of democratic principles.

Vijayan highlighted the role of left-wing student organizations like the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) and All India Students’ Federation (AISF) in the demonstrations.He praised the hunger strike led by SFI national president Adarsh M.Saji and joint secretary Aishe Ghosh as an inspiration for democratic movements.The leader stressed that students are the future of India and urged the government to engage with their aspirations through dialogue.

The article underscores the political tensions between opposition leaders and the ruling party, with Vijayan's support for the protesters signaling a broader critique of perceived authoritarianism.The protests, part of a larger movement against government policies, reflect growing dissent among youth and student groups across the country.