India’s Modi turns to Instagram to woo young voters after Gen Z protest

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Instagram recently with selfie-style videos shot after hours in a bid to win over young voters following Gen-Z protests that highlighted growing frustration over a lack of job and education opportunities.

The pivot to youth-focused social media follows protests last month that led to the resignation of the education minister after tens of thousands ⁠took to the streets.

A movement of young people frustrated with India’s education system and economy has become the most serious challenge yet to an increasingly authoritarian government.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party suffered an electoral setback, a first since nationwide student protests forced him to replace his education minister, losing a key assembly by-election in Bihar on Monday.

PM says 'misled children' need to be shown 'the right path' as his supporters dox and abuse protesters on social media.

Modi shared a video message in which he described CJP protesters as "misguided children" who deserve guidance.