Govt elected by people should not perish provided elections are fair: Murli Manohar Joshi
First reported 8 Oct, 07:52 UTCUpdated 2d ago6 sources
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AI-generatedBJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi spoke at the FICCI Higher Education Summit, saying that student demands should be heard with empathy and that using batons against protesters is inappropriate. He also linked the issue to broader concerns about fair elections, transparent bureaucracy and constitutional compliance, urging respect for democratic processes. Outlets note his remarks as a call for dialogue rather than force in handling student protests.
How the Left framed it
Left‑leaning outlets frame Joshi’s comments around the need for fair elections, transparent bureaucracy and constitutional adherence, warning that a government elected by the people should not be undermined and that the Supreme Court should intervene if the Constitution is violated.
How the Center framed it
Center outlets emphasize Joshi’s call for empathy toward students, urging that their concerns be heard and criticizing the use of batons, even likening students to children in need of understanding.
How the Right framed it
No right-leaning coverage yet.
What everyone reports
- Murli Manohar Joshi, a senior BJP leader, made statements about student protests.
- He said students' demands should be heard with empathy or sympathy.
- He criticized the use of batons or force against protesting students.
Where coverage differs
- Left outlets highlight Joshi’s focus on fair elections, transparent bureaucracy and constitutional violations, while center outlets focus on empathy and the inappropriateness of force.
- The Hindu mentions the Supreme Court should note constitutional violations, a point not raised by center outlets.
Written by AI from the headlines and excerpts of 5 outlets (Ollama Cloud) on 8 Oct, 14:55 UTC. It can make mistakes — read the original reporting below. How briefings work
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How outlets on each side framed it
New Delhi: BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi on Thursday asserted that if elections are fair and the bureaucracy transparent, then the govt elected by people should not perish. He also said that if the Constitution is violated then the Supreme Court must look into it. VIDEO | Delhi: BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi says…
NEW DELHI: Former Human Resource Development minister Murli Manohar Joshi on Thursday said students' demands should be heard with sympathy and criticised the use of force. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the 21st FICCI Higher Education Summit here, Joshi said students are "our children" and should be dealt…
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Full coverage
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- ‘Using batons is not appropriate’: BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi calls for empathy in handling student protests (opens The New Indian Express in a new tab)
NEW DELHI: Former Human Resource Development minister Murli Manohar Joshi on Thursday said students' demands should be heard with sympathy and criticised the use of force. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the 21st FICCI Higher Education Summit here, Joshi said students are "our children" and should be dealt…
- Students must be heard, batons are no solution: Murli Manohar Joshi (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
Murli Manohar Joshi addressed the media at the FICCI Higher Education Summit regarding student protests. He emphasized that students' demands should be heard with empathy and understanding. Joshi compared students to children, suggesting that their concerns must be taken seriously by authorities. He expressed his…
- Govt elected by people shouldn't perish provided elections are fair, says Murli Manohar Joshi (opens Deccan Herald in a new tab)
New Delhi: BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi on Thursday asserted that if elections are fair and the bureaucracy transparent, then the govt elected by people should not perish. He also said that if the Constitution is violated then the Supreme Court must look into it. VIDEO | Delhi: BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi says…
- Murli Manohar Joshi calls for fair polls amid CEC resignation row (opens India Today in a new tab)
- Listen to students’ concerns; do not use force against them: Murli Manohar Joshi (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
If the Constitution is violated, the Supreme Court should take note of it, says the senior BJP leader
