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Gen Z dissent within BJP support base
Some young people whose parents are part of the BJP, India's ruling party, have been protesting against the government.
They are upset about leaks in exam papers and how the government has handled the situation.
This is different from other protests because these young people are usually part of the BJP's support base.
The BJP leaders have said that what their children say or do is not their responsibility.
One leader even said that he would not be surprised if his own son said something against the BJP in the future.
The protests have made the government worried because they are coming from people who are usually on their side.
Daughters of BJP leaders and supporters are openly criticizing the government and participating in protests against exam paper leaks.
BJP leadership has distanced itself from the protesters' views, stating that children's actions should not be linked to their parents.
Protesters believe the government should address students' grievances and hold those responsible for the paper leaks accountable.
The BJP leadership has focused on maintaining order and has criticized the protesters for their actions.
The protests have unsettled the BJP because they are coming from people who are usually part of their core support base.
- Who
- Gen Z daughters of BJP leaders and supporters, BJP leadership
- What
- Dissent within BJP support base due to exam paper leaks and government response
- Where
- India, primarily Delhi and Odisha
- When
- July 2023
- Why
- Discontent with the government's handling of exam paper leaks and the crackdown on protesters
Protesters and their families
BJP leadership
Support for protests
Protesters and their families
Daughters of BJP leaders and supporters are openly criticizing the government and participating in protests against exam paper leaks.
BJP leadership
BJP leadership, including Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has distanced itself from the protesters' views, stating that children's actions should not be linked to their parents.
Handling of dissent
Protesters and their families
Protesters and their families believe the government should address the students' grievances and hold those responsible for the paper leaks accountable.
BJP leadership
The BJP leadership has focused on maintaining order and has criticized the protesters for their actions, while also expressing sadness over the criticism of Prime Minister Modi.
Key facts
- Protesters
- Dibisa Mahanta, Archita Sachin Rahar, Yashaswinee Raje Singh
- BJP Leaders
- Himanta Biswa Sarma, Aparajita Sarangi, Vikram Singh
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Resigned Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Issue
- Exam paper leaks and government response
Quotes
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Chief Minister of Assam
“How can I be answerable for what my children say? My own brother does not agree with anything I say. My children also don’t agree with a lot of things I say … All the reporters here who make reels against the BJP, their parents are all BJP …”
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