BJP chief calls for nationalism, targets Telangana govt. on the promises of the youth
Malkajgiri MP Eatala Rajender and BJP state president N. Ramchander Rao at the Namo GenZ conclave organized by BJYM in Hyderabad on Tuesday. | Photo credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR
Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao said on Tuesday that Gen Z and the country’s youth believe in democracy, development and nationalism, even as he expressed concern over attempts by some political parties to imitate protest styles in countries like Nepal and Bangladesh.
India has withstood several invasions – from the Mughals to the British – yet its ethos, culture and civilizational values have remained intact. “That is the strength of this country,” he said, adding that the current generation has seen the work, determination and vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and stands by him.
Mr. Rao argued that the need of the hour was not socialism or communism but nationalism. “Every young person must be guided by nationalism and love of country,” he said, citing countries like Japan and Israel as examples of nations that have built strength through a strong sense of national identity.
Addressing the NaMo Gen Z conclave at RTC Bhavan, he also criticized Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, accused the government of failing the youth and questioned the status of key promises like work calendar, fee reimbursement and unemployment support.
The BJP leader alleged that the government was focused on “commissions and contracts” and failed to fulfill the aspirations of the youth. Although Telangana was created with hopes of jobs and opportunities, both the BRS and Congress governments failed to live up to these expectations.
Urging the youth to stand up against what he described as betrayal by the state government, Mr. Rao expressed his belief that the youth here are “nationalist by nature” and seek development, adding that delimitation could create more opportunities for them in politics.
Highlighting the Centre’s initiatives, he said the Modi government has focused on empowering the youth to become job creators through schemes like Startup India, Stand-Up India, Skill India and Mudra Yojana. Citing growth in the education sector, he said medical colleges have been increased from 387 to 818 and MBBS seats from around 51,000 to 1.28 lakh.
Similarly, the number of IIT students has increased from 65,000 to 1.35 lakh, while the number of IIITs and IISERs has also increased. Enrollment in higher education has increased from 3.42 million to over 4.46 million and the unemployment rate has come down from around 6% in 2014 to 3.1%, which is below the global average of 4.8%, the BJP leader added.
Published – 23 Jun 2026 21:49 IST