{
  "id": 14956908,
  "title": "‘Take The Time To Listen’: Kapil Dev’s Strong Message To Gen Z Amid Delhi Protests | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/take-the-time-to-listen-kapil-devs-strong-message-to-gen-z-amid-delhi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T12:23:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/take-the-time-to-listen-kapil-devs-strong-message-to-gen-z-amid-delhi-protests-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former India captain Kapil Dev urged authorities on Friday to allow spectators to attend the DP World India Championship despite police restrictions due to ongoing protests in Central Delhi. The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) president expressed hope that officials would assist fans in reaching the Delhi Golf Club, where golfers participating in the tournament are scheduled to compete. Kapil Dev emphasized the importance of working with the government while respecting their arrangements.\n\nThe Delhi Golf Club is located in an area impacted by protests against the Election Commission of India. Kapil Dev suggested that authorities could improve spectator access if they accommodated the tournament's needs. He stated, \"We would like everyone to come and watch, but the system of the government, whatever it is, we are with them. We have to work within the government's arrangements. We cannot really overrule anything.\"\n\nProtests have disrupted activities across Delhi, including the rescheduling of the V edanta Delhi Half Marathon's route and timings. Kapil Dev also spoke about the generation of young people, known as Gen Z, who have been at the forefront of recent protests. He described them as intelligent and stressed the need for a balance between experience and fresh perspectives. Kapil Dev advised young people to listen to others rather than believing that might is right. He emphasized that youngsters are the future of the country and urged them to contribute positively towards its progress, ensuring it does not take a wrong turn.",
  "summary": "Former India captain Kapil Dev on Friday urged authorities to facilitate spectator access to the DP World India Championship amid police restrictions linked to ongoing protests in Central Delhi. The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) president said he hoped officials would help fans reach the Delhi Golf Club while respecting the arrangements put in place. 'We have to work with the government'…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}