In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, BJP national general secretary Smriti Irani responds to Rahul Gandhi’s protest over the pellet-gun injury to student Sahil Lochab. She defends the paramilitary and police forces, questions Rahul Gandhi’s political approach to Gen Z and student protests, and hits out at the Congress over the Vande Mataram controversy. Irani also responds to questions on the BJP’s organisational reshuffle and whether the party is becoming more Gen Z-friendly.