GenZ -Bravo!
- Darshan Jain
- Jul 26
- 2 min read
You have done it. You carry the courage to do the right thing, to stand for each other, to say what you mean and mean what you say, and yet stay unconventionally creative.
Glad to have had the chance to experience such out-of-the-box ways to express dissent and demand responsibility. Memes, artwork, vlogs, cartoons - you have created your own unique ways to speak up and send the message.
Guys, you kept improvising around every trick and tactic, leaving trails of sarcasm, cuteness, playfulness, acts of kindness, and togetherness.
You chose to stand firm, held the system to task, and asked every single question that needed asking.
What we have here is an example - to us, to our neighbors, and to the world -that GenZ protest has a new face.
Sonam Wangchuk
The Peace Anchor -holding moral ground with such conviction and persistence. An incorruptible force, saying: Go! Tell them that we need to talk, and that they must take accountability. I am here with you.
You made us realize the difference between the kind of leaders we need and deserve, and what we actually have.
And made us believe in non-violence, unity, and the people of India.
To We, the People of India!
And there, out on the streets with the youth of India, you were right beside them - taking care of everyone with all that you had. From food and medicine to sleep and water, you looked out for every single thing.
You walked together and faced the forces side by side.
Going beyond differences, tags, and categories, you opened all your doors and gave us a glimpse of a New India in spirit.
And Finally, to Me
All of you and this experience have lit something inside me. It feels like getting a true taste of freedom of expression.
It inspired me to step out, come here, and join the conversation.
I have long been critical of our country, feeling somewhat hopeless about the direction and energy we have as a nation, as a collective society, and as individuals.
Well, it is such an absolute pleasure to say: I was wrong. To all of you who were out there, you have shown the world that: With the courage to ask,
hand in hand,
embracing pain with smiles on our faces,
we think outside the box.
We improvise.
And we will keep walking,
carrying warmth and love,
play and joy.
Yet, we say no.
That is how it is done.
There’s so much to say, but we’d be here forever.
Let's call it a day and rest to rise.
Loved the last line - rest to rise! This is a long war and the first battle is won. But I am hopeful and at peace that the future of this great nation will eventually be in the right hands. Truly an inspiring generation that has shown the world, after Gandhi, a new way to protest and get the voices of the people heard! Jai Hind! Vande Mataram!