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These days, the activism of the youth and especially the ‘Gen-Z’ generation in Indian politics has completely shaken the equations of all political parties. Recently, large-scale youth demonstrations have been seen in different parts of the country including Jantar Mantar in Delhi regarding irregularities and paper leaks in NEET and other competitive examinations. After these protests, there is now a strong discussion in the political circles that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is going to face the most sharp and difficult questions in the coming days. Especially after the recent organizational reshuffle, removing these resentments will prove to be the biggest challenge for the Youth Front and the new leadership of the party.
Gen-Z movement and entry of the new generation on social media
Political analysts believe that in the last few months, the way the new generation i.e. Gen-Z has adopted a vocal stance regarding education and examination system, it has challenged the traditional political strategies. These youth, who have organized and expressed their views through digital means on social media platforms, have raised new questions before the communication strategy of traditional political parties. A discussion has started within the Sangh Parivar and the BJP as to what were the shortcomings of the dialogue in timely sensing the simmering discontent among the youth. In the world of social media, it is no longer easy for any political party to answer these questions being raised through memes and digital discussions.
Youth test in front of new team and new leadership
After the recent changes in the organizational structure of the party to promote the youth and sharpen the organization, a huge responsibility has fallen on the shoulders of the new leadership of the party. Political experts say that in the coming assembly elections to be held in various states of the country and preserving the credibility of the party among the young voters, it will be no less than a litmus test for this new team. Fulfilling the expectations among the youth regarding employment, transparent examination systems and future prospects will determine the main key to the upcoming election success.
Need to think beyond traditional politics
Whatever major movements have taken place in the country in the past years, political parties have often tried to view them from different ideological lenses. But it has not been easy to integrate these latest issues and debates raised by Gen-Z into one political camp, because it involves serious questions directly related to the future of students and their livelihood. Political parties have to understand that the youth of the modern era is not going to be satisfied with just traditional slogans or promises, but wants to see fundamental and concrete changes within the system.
Why is this new political phase important from the point of view of elections?
If we look at the political equations of the upcoming election states, the number of young voters there proves to be a very big and decisive factor. In such a situation, if the youth is angry with the ruling system or political parties, it can have a direct impact on the election results. It is time for party strategists to introspect and establish direct, transparent communication with the youth. In the coming days, it will be very interesting to see how political parties find a solution to this youth dissatisfaction and what kind of new discourse they present to the public.