""Gen Z is a generation of convenience," Harshita V. said, referring to her cohort's political activism, as she sipped her strawberry-flavored kombucha. When India's Supreme Court ordered the removal of stray dogs from the streets of New Delhiin August, she said, a friend of hers organized a protest. Scores signed up online. But when the protest took place the next day, only four or five people showed up. "They rally online," Harshita said. "But, when it comes to finishing something they have started, the enthusiasm fizzles out.""
"India has the world's largest youth population. About 377 million Indians some 27% of the population belong to Generation Z, a term referring to people born roughly between 1997 and 2012. It is a demographic that will play a decisive role in shaping the country's democratic future. The group, aged 23-24, comprised Saurabh, a soft-spoken educator and civil services aspirant who ardently follows politics; Advik*, a suave finance professional; Yashaswini, a student of political science preparing for the civil services with sharply articulated views; Yasir, a law student who speaks carefully about politics; and Harshita, who works in social media marketing."
A prominent portion of India's Generation Z displays strong online political mobilization yet limited follow-through in offline actions. Online sign-ups and digital enthusiasm frequently fail to translate into large in-person turnouts for protests or sustained campaigns. India contains roughly 377 million Gen Z individuals, about 27% of the population, making this cohort pivotal for the nation's democratic future. The 23–24-year-old segment includes civil services aspirants, finance professionals, political science and law students, and social media marketers, reflecting diverse backgrounds and varying degrees of political engagement across urban youth.
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