The Unwelcome Comparison: Youth, Activism, and the Judiciary's Role Chief Justice Surya Kant's recent remarks likening some unemployed youngsters to "cockroaches" have sparked a heated debate about the role of activism in modern India.
At first glance, the comparison seems like a scathing critique of young people who turn to social media and RTI (Right to Information) activism as a means of protesting against societal injustices.
However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that this analogy raises more questions than answers about the judiciary's role in addressing the issues faced by youth.