India's Double Edged Digital Strategy The recent wave of protests in India, largely spearheaded by digitally savvy Gen Z activists, has exposed a curious dynamic within the country's ruling party.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to be attempting to co opt the younger generation through social media outreach while simultaneously cracking down on online dissent with increasing ferocity.
Critics argue that the government's tactics are heavy handed and hypocritical. The prime minister's office is accused of creating a "digital divide" between those who can express themselves freely and those who cannot.