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Chidambaram says Gen Z has lost faith in system
In a podcast interview with Frontline, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said Gen Z has lost faith in the political system. He pointed to recent student protests and the appeal of political…
The Story in Brief
In a podcast interview with Frontline, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said Gen Z has lost faith in the political system. He pointed to recent student protests and the appeal of political newcomers such as actor Vijay in Tamil Nadu as signs of growing alienation from established parties. Chidambaram also warned that delimitation could create a class of 'non-voting citizens' and argued that Parliament's relevance is declining. The Congress leader acknowledged the party must find new ways to connect with young voters and other sections of the electorate.
The Indian Opinion
Chidambaram’s diagnosis of youth alienation is hard to dismiss, but his party has little to show for winning back that trust. Critics may call him an old politician reading a script, yet the loss of faith in institutions is real across the spectrum. The question is whether Congress will walk the talk, for instance, by fielding more young candidates in Tamil Nadu’s 2026 assembly polls, or just keep talking.
Source: frontline.thehindu.com
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