Kanhaiya Kumar’s comeback speech at JNU evokes massive praise

In his speech, Kanhaiya spoke about the farmers who commit suicide every year and the apathy the government shows towards them. He reiterated that he does not want ‘freedom from India, but freedom in India.’ Kanhaiya’s address instantly led to huge clamour in the social media with people across the political spectrum praising his words.

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Here are some of the reactions to his speech:

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

What a brilliant speech by Kanhaiya…

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) March 3, 2016

मैंने कई बार बोला था -“मोदी जी, स्टूडेंट्स से पंगे मत लो। मोदी जी नहीं माने।”

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) March 4, 2016

Heard Kanhaiya’s speech many times. Amazing clarity of thought expressed wonderfully.He said wat most people have been feeling.God bless him

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) March 4, 2016

CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury

Lal Salam Comrade Kanhaiya.
आज़ाद हिंदुस्तान का भविष्य आप की पीढ़ी के ही हाथों में है..#JNULongLive

 

— Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) March 3, 2016

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Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan

Must watch:Kanhaiya’s brilliant speech on JNU homecoming.Azaadi from poverty,injustice&from those who loot&divide ushttps://t.co/cONqRyqYzQ

— Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) March 4, 2016

Former diplomat Nirupama Rao

Shows institutional strength of nation that #KanhaiyaKumar spoke freely, knowledgeable of developments and with his spirit and will strong.

— Nirupama Rao (@NMenonRao) March 3, 2016

Director Anurag Kashyap

we need this man in our politics #KanhaiyaKumar #JNU https://t.co/5zsfIKtgwb

— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) March 3, 2016

Actor Riteish Deshmukh

Might of a true leader is his oratory skill – n you have proved it tonight- Kanhaiya Kumar.

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) March 3, 2016

Congress leader Milind Deora

Don’t miss the forest for the trees — #KanhaiyaKumar‘s speech isn’t about oratory. It’s about standing up to spin, distortion & lies

— Milind Deora (@milinddeora) March 3, 2016

Congress leader Sanjay Jha

#KanhaiyaKumar is now like the legendary Che Guevara ; a young man who symbolizes a new young irrepressible India that believes in itself.

— Sanjay Jha (@JhaSanjay) March 3, 2016

Former cricketer Ayaz Memon

This Kanhaiya Kumar is irrepressible and impossible to ignore

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) March 3, 2016

Businessman Harsh Goenka

I have an ideological difference with #KanhaiyaKumar but his speech was a lesson in eloquence- gritty, fiery, peppered with humor, sarcasm.

— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) March 3, 2016

Poet and editor Pritish Nandy

All those who thought Kanhaiya Kumar and the JNU students were anti-nationals, must listen to him speak. This is the voice of the new India.

— Pritish Nandy (@PritishNandy) March 3, 2016

Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu

He is getting publicity.He can join politics,his favourite party is almost in single digits in Parliament-Venkaiah Naidu on #KanhaiyaKumar

— ANI (@ANI_news) March 4, 2016

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