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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Saibal Dasgupta

Why India's Gen Z protest movement differs from Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) agitation saw repeated references to Gen Z movements in Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka between March 2022 and September 2025. The key question is whether those uprisings have reduced corruption or brought about meaningful political change in these countries. This question matters because many doubt GoI's resolve to tackle the deeper flaws in the education system instead of merely reforming the examination system.

For those expecting CJP to enter the electoral fray, the experiences of 3 South Asian countries offer sobering lessons.

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