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India's Gen Z protests pose a new test for Modi

The protests are growing among young Indians and have no party structure to isolate; the usual playbook is a poor fit for a group chat.

On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Overnight
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Photo: Narendra Modi
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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn India, a growing wave of young protesters is pressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over its policies, and The New York Times says it is a challenge unlike any he has faced before.

  2. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorFor years he has isolated and undermined his opponents, and that worked because they were parties and politicians he could outmaneuver.

  3. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThis crowd is not a party. It is a group chat with a street address, and nobody is in charge of it.

  4. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThat is the difficulty. You cannot undermine an opponent who has no leader, no headquarters and no meeting schedule.

  5. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentNo schedule at all?

  6. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorOnly whatever time somebody posts.

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  1. India's Gen Z Protest Movement Started as a Joke · BBC
  2. India detains thousands as youth protests target Modi · NPR
  3. Delhi crackdown: anonymous source claims to know what's next · The Washington Times
  4. India's Gen Z protests pose a new test for Modi (this story)

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