Why India’s young are angry and losing patience
Across India, Gen Z and Alpha are protesting fiercely, driven by deep-seated issues in education and employment. Protests range from school students demanding teachers and infrastructure to aspirants alleging exam irregularities with JPSC-JSSC and NEET paper leaks. The author highlights soaring youth unemployment, especially among graduates, and the disparity between costly private and limited government educational opportunities. These widespread agitations signal a critical societal churn. The author criticizes leaders for failing to initiate serious debates or long-term action plans to address these fundamental challenges, instead focusing on superficial fixes. This widespread unrest demands urgent, comprehensive solutions for the youth's future.
LiveMint · Shashi Shekhar · Yesterday at 12:31 AM