# Bhagwat Says Gen Z Grievances Are Genuine as Parties Seek Youth Support 2026-08-06T21:57:30+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said young protesters are not “anti-national” and that their grievances must be addressed through democratic debate. Speaking at a youth event in Mumbai on August 6, he described protest as a form of dialogue and said its aim should be consensus. Bhagwat also backed a law allowing same-sex couples to live together, while opposing marriage, and said education must remain accessible rather than operate as a business. Times Now News reports that Gen Z is becoming a key political battleground ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha election, with leaders including Bhagwat and Rahul Gandhi reaching out to young voters. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said youth should have greater space in shaping public life and that his group would act as a pressure group. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com - thehindu.com - timesnownews.com Tags: 2029 Lok Sabha, Gen Z, Indian politics, Rahul Gandhi, RSS, youth voters Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/gen-z-emerges-as-key-political-battleground-ahead-of-2029/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/gen-z-emerges-as-key-political-battleground-ahead-of-2029/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.