Gen Z Takes to the Streets as India's Promises Fall Short

An FT opinion argues that India’s Gen Z—the world’s largest youth cohort—has begun challenging Modi’s promises of jobs and growth after a leaked medical college entrance exam and rising unemployment, as IT layoffs and widespread gig work worsen insecurity; protests across cities have featured satire and clashes with police, including the Cockroach Janta Party, and while the government has offered concessions, it has not removed ministers or directly addressed the demands.