Mayawati, president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), warned on Sunday that movements focused on the issues of Gen‑Z youth and unemployed people were being hijacked by political parties, raising doubts among young people and students. She posted her concerns on X, citing numerous examples across the country where the CJP’s Gen‑Z movement—intended to address the pressing concerns of youth, students and job‑seekers—had become increasingly politicised.
The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister noted that the youth and students who were shown “big dreams” during the Jantar Mantar movement now face serious doubts after various political parties allegedly took over such movements. She stressed that the BSP has always sympathised with and remained concerned about the legitimate demands of Gen‑Z and Gen‑Alpha.
In response, Mayawati directed all BSP state units to meet the relevant authorities in their regions and remain ready to help ensure a peaceful resolution of the problems faced by young people. She also instructed BSP workers, in line with party discipline, not to participate in dharnas, demonstrations or agitations but to conserve their physical, mental and financial strength for elections. The party’s objective, she said, is to form a government based on the principle of “Sarvajan Hitay, Sarvajan Sukhay” and to provide lasting solutions to the problems of all sections of society, including Gen‑Z and Gen‑Alpha.
Mayawati also referenced the alleged assault of Sanjay Azad during the Gen‑Z movement at Jantar Mantar, arguing that the incident could have been avoided if the police had acted promptly. She demanded the strictest legal action against those accused, stating that the BSP would not remain silent on such matters. The case involves an alleged assault by Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, who was arrested after boasting about the attack and claiming impunity due to ties with BJP leaders and a minister.}
