Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Ram Madhav Defends Gen Z Protests as Democratic Expression
Young people gathered at Jantar Mantar in Delhi during July.
They wanted the government to listen to their concerns.
Some people called them Gen Z, millennials or “Gillennials.”
The article says they were mainly citizens speaking up.
BJP leader Ram Madhav said protests are allowed in a democracy.
He said people can publicly share their worries and complaints.
Madhav also asked why anyone should blame someone else for the protests.
His comments came in an interview with The Indian Express.
Young people gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar in July to raise concerns.
The protesters were described using labels including Gen Z, millennials and “Gillennials.”
The article portrays them more simply as citizens seeking government action on their concerns.
BJP leader Ram Madhav said protests are a legitimate way to express grievances in a democracy.
Madhav questioned why anyone should be blamed for the protests during an Indian Express interview.
- Who
- Young protesters and BJP leader Ram Madhav.
- What
- Young people held a protest, and Madhav defended protests as a democratic way to express grievances.
- When
- The protest took place in July; Madhav’s comments were made in an interview afterward.
- Where
- The protest was held at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
- Why
- The protesters wanted the government to address their concerns.
- Protest location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest timing
- July
- Protesters
- Young people described as citizens raising concerns
- Labels used
- Gen Z, millennials and “Gillennials”
- Commentator
- BJP leader Ram Madhav
- Publication
- The Indian Express
- Madhav’s position
- Protests are a legitimate way to publicly express concerns and grievances in a democracy