Be flexible and persevere: Rahul Gandhi to GenZ
New Delhi (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said his message to Gen Z is simple -- "nothing in life is linear" so "be flexible and persevere".
He made the remarks in a post on YouTube accompanying a video of his recent interaction with young NRI students from the UAE.
"Real questions. Honest answers. No filters. During a conversation with young NRI students from the UAE, we spoke about identity, purpose, and the pressures faced by today's youth," Gandhi said.
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The discussion addressed some of GenZ's most pressing concerns, such as balancing profession and passion, the freedom to think, express and explore, and dealing with anxiety and overcoming judgment, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said.
"Many shared how they feel anxious about not being confident enough, about being judged, about insecurity, and about not always feeling comfortable with speaking out," he said.
A central theme of the conversation was how society often attempts to define individuals through labels and assumptions, Gandhi said.
"The message was clear: while the world may try to tell you who you are, what truly matters is staying truthful to yourself," he said.
"My message to GenZ is simple: Nothing in life is linear. Be flexible and persevere," Gandhi said.
Responding to a question about his Kanyakumari to Kashmir Bharat Jodo Yatra, Gandhi said he learnt during the yatra that one's limit is much more than one thinks.
"I met different people, I realised everybody has their own journey and they should be allowed to explore and live their journey instead of being told you are a Hindu, you are a Christian, you are a Muslim, and you are a Sikh," he told the students, according to the video.
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Delhi: Father, son held for killing 19-year-old woman in suspected honour killing
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has arrested a man and his son for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old daughter in west Delhi's Hari Nagar area, an official said on Friday.
The case first came to light on April 1 after a PCR call was received around 2 pm, alleging that a woman had been killed by her family members and her body was being taken for last rites, he said.
The accused, identified as Mohammad Maneer (55), a vegetable vendor, and his son Meraj Ali (19), were arrested in connection with the case, the officer said.
The victim had been in a relationship with a man from her native place for the past two years, which was opposed by her father, Maneer and brother Meraj, he said.
"When the girl did not end the relationship despite objections, the family killed her," the officer said.
On April 1, the police said that when their team reached the spot, they found that the woman's body was being taken for burial.
Acting on the input, the burial process was stopped over suspicion of honour killing.
"Police intercepted the family members and took possession of the body," he said.
Police said that the man who had made the PCR told them that the woman was in love with his cousin.
During the inquiry, police also interacted with the PCR caller, who said his cousin, a friend of the deceased, had informed him about the situation and suspected foul play, prompting him to alert the police control room.
The body of the woman was subsequently shifted to the mortuary of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital for preservation and postmortem.
Police said that both the crime team and the forensic science laboratory (FSL) team were called to inspect the scene and collect evidence.
Police said that, as per the postmortem report, the cause of death was identified as smothering, indicating that the woman was suffocated.
A preliminary inquiry also revealed that the family had initiated preparations for the last rites soon after the woman's death, raising suspicion about the circumstances.
Initial investigation pointed to the family's opposition to the woman's relationship.
"The family members of the woman saw her with the man, and she was taken back home. We got to know that she was beaten up and even locked inside the house for some days," a source said.
Further investigation into the matter is underway, police added.
