A BJP leader said that for a generation that consumes politics predominantly through social media, striking international visuals can communicate more quickly.
Mayawati also referred to the 2012 Assembly elections. She said that because of the alleged casteist attitude of opposition parties, the BSP could not form the government for a fifth time in 2012.
The Gen Z movement in September last year led to the dissolution of the then government led by PM Oli and the formation of a new interim government led by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki.
Speaking at OLF, Tripathi said Gen Z has the right to protest over legitimate demands but must stay within constitutional limits and be mindful of social media’s lasting impact.
Chopra said differences in internet access and experiences make India’s Gen Z a heterogeneous cohort, while algorithms can deepen ideological bubbles and loneliness.
