New political game of likes and views to sway Gen Z for the right EVM click

Indian political campaigning has shifted to social media, with parties targeting Gen Z and Gen Alpha ahead of the 2027 to 2029 elections. Opposition rivals compete internally while the ruling coalition defends its record, using influencers and viral tactics to shape narratives. Recent events include CJP’s Jantar Mantar protest and Rahul Gandhi’s sit-in, highlighting efforts to dominate online attention and influence young voters.