Politicians in power fear Gen Z, says Rohit Pawar at NDTV Yuva
Rohit Pawar said at NDTV Yuva that many politicians in power are afraid of Gen Z and called for greater engagement with young voters.
Nationalist Congress Party leader Rohit Pawar has said that a large section of the political class currently in power is apprehensive about Generation Z, and argued that the establishment must make a conscious effort to understand the concerns of young Indians.
Speaking at the NDTV Yuva event, Pawar said the fear stems from a reluctance to engage with a generation that is vocal, informed and impatient for change. He stressed that instead of treating young people as a distant constituency, political leaders should seek to grasp their priorities and aspirations.
Pawar, who has built a public profile around issues of youth engagement, employment, development and grassroots outreach, has been among the more visible young faces in Maharashtra politics. His remarks at the event reflect a broader debate about how political parties are responding to a demographic that is increasingly assertive about jobs, opportunity and accountability.
The comments come amid growing discussion about the role of young voters in shaping electoral outcomes and public discourse. Pawar's position suggests that parties that fail to address Gen Z's concerns risk losing touch with a key section of the electorate.
He did not elaborate on specific policy measures during his remarks, but his call for dialogue signals a push within sections of the opposition for a more direct conversation with younger citizens.