Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Rohit Pawar Says Politicians Fear Gen Z's Growing Political Influence
Rohit Pawar said many politicians are worried about Gen Z becoming more politically active.
He pointed to protests in Delhi as an example of young people making their voices heard.
He said the protests became large enough that a minister stepped down.
Pawar believes young people care more about real results than online messages or publicity.
They want politicians to explain how they will improve education and youth policies.
He said young people can quickly notice when politicians are only pretending to support them.
He also said the protests brought together students from different backgrounds around a shared concern.
Pawar believes politicians must focus on issues instead of only caste or religion.
Nationalist Congress Party leader Rohit Pawar said many politicians in power are now afraid of Gen Z.
He said young people judge politicians by their work on education, employment, development, and other issues.
Pawar argued that social-media outreach and symbolic efforts cannot replace genuine action for young people.
He said the Delhi Cockroach Janata Party protests showed youth could unite around accountability despite caste and religious divisions.
Pawar urged politicians to adopt issue-based politics and provide clear policy roadmaps to remain relevant.
- Who
- Nationalist Congress Party leader and Karjat-Jamkhed MLA Rohit Pawar discussed Gen Z and politics.
- What
- Pawar said Gen Z is influencing politics and that politicians must respond with genuine, issue-based action.
- When
- At the NDTV Yuva Conclave, described in the article as taking place today.
- Where
- The discussion took place at the NDTV Yuva Conclave; Pawar referred to protests in Delhi.
- Why
- Pawar said young people expect accountability, clear policies, and concrete action on issues such as education and employment.
- Speaker
- Rohit Pawar, Nationalist Congress Party leader and Karjat-Jamkhed MLA
- Event
- NDTV Yuva Conclave
- Main argument
- Politicians in power are increasingly afraid of Gen Z's political influence.
- Youth expectations
- Issue-based politics, clear policy plans, and visible action
- Protest cited
- Cockroach Janata Party protests in Delhi
- Key issue mentioned
- Accountability and alleged injustice related to the NEET exam
- Demographic figure
- Pawar said people aged 18 to 40 make up around 55 per cent of the population