Gen Z Political Engagement: Chetan Bhagat Discusses Youth's Diminishing Interest in Politics and Its Consequences

Sep 26, 2025 01:45 am CST

Acclaimed author Chetan Bhagat shares insights on Generation Z's political disengagement during an NDTV interview, highlighting how their focus on personal matters over civic participation leaves their issues unaddressed. While expressing concern about their internet dependency and reduced resilience, Bhagat acknowledges Gen Z's potential as catalysts for revolutionary change, as demonstrated in Nepal's recent youth-led protests.