India's prime minister is wooing Gen Z while cracking down on them
Over more than two months, protesters in India—many appearing to be digitally savvy members of Gen Z—used social media to organize. The government’s response has drawn attention to how the ruling party appears to be trying to catch up with a youth movement that has relied heavily on digital platforms.
Over more than two months, protesters in India used social media to organize, according to NPR News. Most of those described in the report appeared to be digitally savvy members of Gen Z.
The government’s efforts to respond have spotlighted how the ruling party appears to be playing catch-up, the report said.
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