Cut through the BS chase: A generation with phones refuses to let media tell their story alone

The student movement at Jantar Mantar reflects a broader shift where younger generations no longer rely on legacy media to shape public opinion, instead actively questioning and even confronting it. While this new form of decentralised, participatory media brings greater autonomy and visibility to dissent, it also carries risks of misinformation. Overall, the protests signal a significant change in how narratives are created, contested and consumed in India.