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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has labeled young demonstrators as 'brainwashed Naxals' after RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat publicly defended their activism. The contrasting statements have ignited renewed political debate over civil dissent and government rhetoric.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's comments defending Gen Z protesters as 'not anti-national' led to sharp political reactions, with the Congress accusing the RSS of covertly running the government.
In a rare occurrence, Modi's government was forced to concede demands of Gen Z protesters, underscoring their rising influence in the country's polity.
Public fury is escalating against Nepal's Prime Minister Balen Shah, fueled by ongoing protests led by Generation Z. The self-immolation of a ride-sharing worker has spurred vigorous youth-led demonstrations demanding accountability for government policies.
The arrest of several young activists in Madagascar, following protests demanding an election date, has intensified fears among Gen Z protesters that the new military regime may be no better than the one they helped overthrow.
Baba Ramdev has proposed reconciliation with actor-politician Kangana Ranaut, escalating tensions that began when she referred to Gen Z protesters as a "gutter generation."
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has voiced support for Gen Z protesters, stating that protest is a legitimate form of dialogue and that they should not be labeled as 'anti-national' for their actions.
Pralhad Joshi has assumed office as India's new education minister, succeeding Dharmendra Pradhan. His appointment follows a period of student protests and discussions surrounding educational policies.
Five Gen Z activists, who went missing after being arrested near Parliament during June 26 demonstrations, have been found and allege torture during their detention.
A 35-year-old former rapper, hailed as a hero by Gen Z protesters, is set to become Nepal's prime minister after his party secured an overwhelming majority in the March 5 parliamentary elections.
Former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan broke his silence on his resignation, stating that he was a 'victim of Gen Z' and that some people had misled youth protesters. He emphasized that Gen Z is a force that cannot be ignored and urged students to align career choices with national needs.
Protests are escalating worldwide, with demonstrations against mass tourism on Mallorca turning violent and Gen Z protesters in India influencing political debate. Meanwhile, Pakistan-administered Kashmir holds elections amidst protests, and Albanian police are accused of brutality during parliamentary gatherings.
The CJP party, supported by activists like Sonam Wangchuk, led a protest march to the Indian Parliament in Delhi, demanding action on exam leaks. Delhi was under high alert with tightened security and barricades as thousands gathered for the demonstration.
Madagascar's military regime has arrested Gen Z protesters, raising concerns that the current government will be as repressive as the one it overthrew last year.
BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri visited Sheikh Hasina's former residence which is now a memorial for the student protesters killed in the 2024 uprising.