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FThe Jantar Mantar protests have raised a bigger question than the immediate demands of the protesters: what happens when a new generation finds its political voice?
The protests of 20 July 2026 saw thousands of young people take to the streets, with Gen Z using memes, protest music and social media alongside more traditional forms of political mobilisation.
But history offers some important lessons. From student protests in Britain and Taiwan’s Wild Lily movement to South Africa’s #FeesMustFall, youth-led movements have taken very different paths — from confrontation and coercion to dialogue, concessions and lasting political change.
So, what can India learn from these movements? And what happens next for the Jantar Mantar protesters?
Watch Raghav Bahl’s analysis on the lessons from Jantar Mantar and what history tells us about the future of Gen Z-led protests in India.
Read the full opinion on The Quint: thequint.com/opinion/lessons-from-jantar-mantar-protests-gen-z
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FThe Jantar Mantar protests have raised a bigger question than the immediate demands of the protesters: what happens when a new generation finds its political voice?
The protests of 20 July 2026 saw thousands of young people take to the streets, with Gen Z using memes, protest music and social media alongside more traditional forms of political mobilisation.
But history offers some important lessons. From student protests in Britain and Taiwan’s Wild Lily movement to South Africa’s #FeesMustFall, youth-led movements have taken very different paths — from confrontation and coercion to dialogue, concessions and lasting political change.
So, what can India learn from these movements? And what happens next for the Jantar Mantar protesters?
Watch Raghav Bahl’s analysis on the lessons from Jantar Mantar and what history tells us about the future of Gen Z-led protests in India.
Read the full opinion on The Quint: thequint.com/opinion/lessons-from-jantar-mantar-protests-gen-z
rom exposing misinformation to delivering impactful human rights reporting, our newsroom has relentlessly pursued stories that drive change. We remain committed to asking the tough questions — and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey.
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