Santosh, a 21-year-old auto-rickshaw driver from Hyderabad, typifies young Indian frustrations. “Life was better in the earlier government’s term… after moving to the city, we are drowning in loans… we are so skeptical of our futures now,” she says reuters.com. In fact, surveys show Gen Z is engaged but wary: about 65% of 18–25 year-olds believe politicians put self-interest above public welfare indianexpress.com. Still, many feel voting is a duty in a democracy, and their Gen Z political views are driven by pragmatic issues, not old rivalries. In short, Gen Z politics India 2025 looks more focused on solutions than slogans.

Engaged but Skeptical

Young Indians today follow politics online and offline, but trust is low. In a recent opinion piece, students noted that Gen Z voters expect transparency and results indianexpress.comtimesofindia.indiatimes.com. They are quick to question delay and corruption. For example, Delhi’s 19-year-old Mohammad Ajaz Ansari points out the skills gap: “There are so many unemployed people… We work for a meagre amount of 10,000–12,000 rupees… which is not enough for a household to survive”reuters.com. Yet even amid cynicism there is pride in voting: one rural teenager told Reuters “I must go cast my vote… our country is democratic… I feel proud.” These mixed youth opinions on Indian politics suggest Gen Z wants better governance, even if they don’t trust the old guard.

Key Issues: Jobs, Education, Equality

Gen Z’s concerns center on practical problems. A 20-year-old flower seller from Kolkata says his vote will go to whoever improves schools and creates jobs: “I will vote for a party that works for development in education… [and] will provide employment – so that there are jobs”reuters.com. Access to education is another top demand. Engineering student Akansha says, “No one should be illiterate for life… Our government needs to help provide basic education to all”reuters.com. Climate change also ranks high on their list timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Young people (including LGBTQ students) urge leaders to tackle discrimination and mental health. As one survey found, LGBTQ youth called for “wider acceptance” and political focus on inclusion timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Many Gen Zers even worry about online abuse: trolls and cancel culture can harm mental health, they note timesofindia.indiatimes.com. In short, Indian elections youth conversations show calls for education, jobs, equality and social justice, above partisan sloganeering.

Roushan Kumar, a 20-year-old flower seller in Kolkata, puts it simply: “More jobs and better education are priorities,” he says reuters.comreuters.com. His view is common. Unemployment and undereducation top Gen Z concerns, as data from 2024 polls confirm reuters.comtimesofindia.indiatimes.com. At the same time, gender and social issues matter: female students cited free quality education and women’s safety, while male students emphasized jobs and economy timesofindia.indiatimes.com.

Social Media and the New Activism

Gen Z Indians are digital natives. Over 70% use social media and online news to track politics timesofindia.indiatimes.com. They follow influencers and news reels, but often demand facts and data. Many trust posts with charts or statistics. This tech-savvy generation uses Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter to discuss issues like climate marches or community drives. They are also tuned to global debates – for example, about war crimes or migrant rights – sharing content on human rights.

Mohammad, a 19-year-old laptop repairer in Delhi, embodies this trend. He checks government schemes online but sees his neighbors still struggling. “Many people in my locality keep asking for work… It’s not enough for a household to survive,” he notes reuters.com. His frustration is echoed on social feeds. Gen Z’s political views are shaped by TikTok debates, Instagram polls and Twitter threads. They expect transparency (“Digital India” means scrutiny, not secrecy) indianexpress.com and often hold leaders to account online.

Conclusion

India’s Gen Z is making politics their own. They may be opinionated and outspoken, but not extreme – focused more on issues than ideology. With Indian elections youth participation at record levels, parties cannot ignore this cohort. As 15-year-old Adi put it, “the beauty of India lies in how the youth has the power to drive change… If we don’t care, who will?”timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Their Gen Z political views favor jobs, clean government, climate action and inclusion. In 2025 and beyond, this generation will vote, speak out, and push India’s politics toward the future they believe in reuters.comtimesofindia.indiatimes.com.

Sources: Interviews and surveys of young Indians (Reuters, Times of India, Indian Express) have been used to capture real Gen Z perspectives reuters.comtimesofindia.indiatimes.comindianexpress.com,