Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Lokesh Calls for Gen Z Role in Politics and Governance
Nara Lokesh said young people should help shape politics and government decisions.
He said Gen Z should not just listen to politicians.
Instead, they should be treated as partners.
Lokesh described asking young people and local influencers for ideas during constituency visits.
He said some suggestions could help improve development and governance.
A system was being used to follow up on these ideas.
Lokesh also said politicians should speak honestly and openly with young people.
He believes genuine conversations are important for future political leaders.
Nara Lokesh urged greater Gen Z involvement in politics and governance.
He said young people should be treated as decision-making partners, not merely an audience.
Lokesh described consultations with young people and local influencers during constituency visits.
He said officials had a mechanism to follow up on suggestions from these consultations.
He urged politicians to communicate with Gen Z genuinely, openly and transparently.
- Who
- IT and education minister Nara Lokesh, along with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in the consultations he described.
- What
- Lokesh called for Gen Z to play an active role in politics, governance and decision-making.
- When
- At the Fortune India 40 Under 40 Awards programme; the article does not provide a date.
- Where
- Mumbai.
- Why
- He said Gen Z expects greater participation, openness, authenticity and evidence that its contributions have an impact.
- Speaker
- Nara Lokesh
- Event
- Fortune India 40 Under 40 Awards programme
- Location
- Mumbai
- Focus
- Greater Gen Z participation in politics and governance
- Consultation method
- Meeting young people and local influencers during constituency visits
- Follow-up
- Lokesh said a mechanism exists to follow up on suggestions
- Communication approach
- Politicians should be genuine, open and transparent