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Phones in Hand, India’s Young Protesters Blast Through Modi’s Media Control
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, known for his strong social media presence, is facing significant opposition from a Gen Z-led protest movement using digital platforms like Instagram to challenge his image.
- The protests, sparked by economic dissatisfaction and demands for accountability, have spread across multiple Indian cities, with demonstrators openly mocking and defacing Modi's images.
- This wave of youthful activism has disrupted the usual muted criticism of Modi, creating a bold and creative digital narrative that the government has struggled to counter.
- Experts highlight that the protests represent a breaking of fear among citizens, allowing them to express long-suppressed frustrations amid perceived democratic restrictions under Modi's regime.
