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India's Gen Z uses social media to broadcast protests against Modi's rule
India's Gen Z is using social media to counter Prime Minister Narendra Modi's online moves, creating a 'revolution' of their own by filming and sharing footage of police brutality and other anti-government actions. Young Indians are leveraging platforms like TikTok and Instagram to document and disseminate their resistance against the government.
India's generation Z is using social media to counter Prime Minister Narendra Modi's online presence and influence a new wave of political activism among young people, who are documenting police brutality and resistance against government policies through videos and posts on platforms like Twitter and Instagram. Gen Z Indians are utilizing social media to showcase the harsh realities of life under Modi's rule, leveraging hashtags and trending topics to gain traction. This shift in digital engagement marks a significant turning point in India's youth-driven revolution, as young people increasingly organize online and offline protests against government policies. The young activists' use of social media is being seen as a key factor in amplifying their message and mobilizing support across the country.
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