India's Silent Rebellion: When Kids Take to the Streets A wave of protests by Indian schoolchildren demanding better facilities has sparked a national conversation about the country's under resourced and underfunded public education system.
The "Gen Alpha" protests, as they've come to be known, are taking place across the country, with students from states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and others venturing out onto the streets to voice their grievances.
The young protesters' audacity is striking. Chanting slogans like "Fulfil our demands! " and brandishing makeshift placards, they're saying: "We've had enough of subpar education; we deserve better.