India, Nov. 14 -- The Samajwadi Party has always stood with young people, said party supremo Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday, when asked about his views on the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the protests led by the outfit, one of which led to the resignation of education minister over examination irregularities.

"When these young people saw how the government was playing with their children's futures, they came out and protested. Not just the students, but their parents also joined them. This movement has made people more aware," Akhilesh Yadav said at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2026.

Gen Z and the younger generation are clear about what they want, he said, adding that they do not want false promises. "They want clarity about wha...