Hyderabad: BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao has urged Gen-Z to actively shape India’s political landscape, warning that ignoring youth aspirations could spark serious movements. Speaking at “NDTV Yuva 2025 – The Mumbai Chapter” on Saturday, he said governments must stop underestimating young people’s power.
KTR accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of distracting the nation through emotion-based narratives while neglecting real issues. “It’s not about Mandir or Masjid it’s about infrastructure,” he said, adding that Modi survives on perception and media control.
Compete with China, not Pakistan
He criticised India’s habit of comparing itself to Pakistan and Bangladesh. Instead, he said, the focus must shift to competing with developed nations. In 1985, India’s and China’s economies were similar, but China now boasts a $20 trillion economy and $13,000 per capita income, compared to India’s $4 trillion GDP and $2,700 per capita.
Citing post-war Japan’s rise to a global economic power in 23 years, he asked, “If Japan could do it, why can’t India?” He also highlighted Telangana’s achievements, including the Kaleshwaram project, Amazon’s largest campus, and T-Hub, the world’s biggest innovation hub.
Recall, Regret, Revolt in Telangana
KTR declared that Telangana is now going through a political churn—“Recall, Regret, and Revolt.” He said people are recalling BRS-led development, regretting their vote against it, and preparing to revolt against the Congress government’s inefficiency.
He urged youth to move beyond social media activism and enter politics. “When politics decides your future, why can’t you decide politics?” he asked. He cited how Telangana students successfully opposed the sale of 400 acres of forest land, later blocked by the Supreme Court.
KTR also lamented that while Indian-origin leaders like Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella lead global firms, India hasn’t produced a world-class innovation. “We need adventure capital, not just venture capital,” he said.
Never underestimate the power of Gen-Z – Governments must pay attention to the aspirations of youth – BRS Working President @KTRBRS at the “ @ndtv Yuva 2025 – The Mumbai Chapter”
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