Gen Z Movement in India Becomes Major Political Test for Modi Government

New Delhi: The ongoing organised youth movement in India has exposed the administrative failures and governmental weaknesses of the BJP administration led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the international level.

According to reports in the international media, mismanagement in the examination system and repeated incidents of paper leaks have undermined the BJP government’s longstanding claims of maintaining strong administrative control.

152 Examination Papers Leaked, Over 75 Million Students Affected

According to Indian journalistic circles, as many as 152 examination papers have reportedly been leaked during Modi’s tenure, putting the future of more than 75 million students at risk.

The key features of the movement are as follows:

Use of social media: After receiving little or no coverage from the mainstream media, which critics often describe as “Godi media,” protesting students have turned to social media to communicate their demands to the wider world.

Change in the political narrative: The BJP’s dominance over social media during the past decade is now increasingly being challenged by the strong voices of young people opposing the Modi government.

Criticism of the media: Independent journalists and analysts say that the mainstream media remains engaged in supporting the government while completely ignoring the fundamental concerns of young people.

Strong Reaction from the Opposition

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi strongly criticised the Modi government, saying that the authorities continued to deny the use of violent tactics and pellet guns during the protests. However, statements from the affected students have exposed the reality behind the government’s claims before the world.