Mayawati flags political ‘hijacking’ of Gen-Z movement

BSP president Mayawati on Sunday (September 6, 2026) expressed concern that movements centred on the problems of Gen-Z youth and unemployed people were being "hijacked" by political parties, claiming this had raised serious doubts among young people and students.

In a post on X, the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said there were numerous examples in the country that had led people to believe that the CJP's Gen-Z movement concerning the burning issues of youth, students and unemployed people had increasingly become political rather than remaining independent.

She said the youth and students who were shown "big dreams" during the Jantar Mantar movement were now facing serious doubts as various political parties had allegedly taken over such movements.

Mayawati, however, said the BSP had always sympathised with and remained concerned about the legitimate demands of Gen-Z and Gen-Alpha.