MP Rai asks why Gen Z protesters remain jailed as some become MPs, ministers
Summary
Shram Sanskriti Party lawmaker Aren Rai questioned why youths arrested over Gen Z protest violence remain in jail while some participants in the same movement have become MPs and ministers. He called on the government to clarify its stance on the movement, the National Human Rights Commission report and the damage caused during the protests.
Key Points
- Aren Rai raised the issue in the House of Representatives, asking why some Gen Z protest participants remain in jail while others are now MPs and ministers.
- He questioned whether the Gen Z movement should be seen as a political movement or a criminal incident.
- Rai urged the government to provide a clear position on jailed youths, the National Human Rights Commission’s report and the protest-related damage.
- He said the government must address the movement’s demands in a new way and stop making false promises.
