Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Gen Z slang enters Indian Parliament debates
During a recent debate in the Indian Parliament, several MPs used popular Gen Z slang terms like 'Kuchu Puchu,' 'Wasteguna Huiya,' 'MIA,' 'FOMO,' and 'delulu' to make their speeches more relatable to younger audiences.
The opposition MPs used these terms to highlight student protests and criticize the government, while the government MPs used them to criticize the opposition and emphasize the need for systemic reforms.
The debate was part of the ongoing Monsoon Session and focused on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also advised Prime Minister Narendra Modi to change his approach to win back the confidence of Gen Z.
MPs used Gen Z slang like 'Kuchu Puchu' and 'Wasteguna Huiya' during a parliamentary debate.
Opposition MPs highlighted student protests and criticized the government using these terms.
Government MPs used slang to criticize the opposition and emphasize systemic reforms.
The debate was part of the ongoing Monsoon Session on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra advised PM Modi to change his approach to win back Gen Z.
- Who
- Members of Parliament (MPs) from various parties
- What
- Use of Gen Z slang during parliamentary debates
- When
- During the ongoing Monsoon Session
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To make speeches more attractive to Gen Z and highlight political points
Opposition MPs
Government MPs
Use of Gen Z slang
Opposition MPs
Used slang to highlight student protests and government failures
Government MPs
Used slang to criticize opposition and emphasize systemic reforms
- Event
- Parliamentary debate on Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Key Figures
- Deepender Singh Hooda, Shrikant Shinde, Tejasvi Surya, Bansuri Swaraj, Akhilesh Yadav, Supriya Sule, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
- Gen Z Terms Used
- Kuchu Puchu, Wasteguna Huiya, MIA, FOMO, delulu, clocked it
- Context
- Student protests led by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)