Mayawati, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader, warns that youth protests and demonstrations are being “hijacked” by political parties, urging Gen Z and students not to let BJP or Congress use their unrest for electoral gain. She argues that parties across the political spectrum can exploit popular anger to strengthen their own positions during elections.
Both outlets report that Mayawati frames the issue as one of political opportunism rather than genuine youth demands being addressed. Times of India adds that she specifically criticizes BJP for actions she says harm India’s reservation system and for policies she associates with favoring private-sector interests over public welfare. India Today similarly emphasizes her call for young people to resist attempts by both parties to channel protests toward partisan objectives.
While the core message about “hijacking” is consistent, the outlets vary in emphasis: one highlights her BJP-related policy criticisms, while the other foregrounds her broader appeal to Gen Z to stay independent from both the ruling and opposition camps.
