Watch: A generation’s revolt against Modi

What happened: On October 10, thousands of young protesters gathered in central Delhi, defying a Delhi Police security blanket, to demand the resignation of the chief election commissioner. Two 25-year-olds were among them, one documenting alleged police excesses and one who drove from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, despite road closures. Key numbers: October 10; two protesters Why it matters: The report frames the turnout as a generational revolt against the Modi government, with young protesters willing to put their bodies on the line. It asks what lies behind this generational revolt.

On October 10, thousands of young protesters gathered in central Delhi, defying a Delhi Police security blanket, to demand the resignation of the chief election commissioner. Two 25-year-olds were among them, one documenting alleged police excesses and one who drove from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, despite road closures.

The report frames the turnout as a generational revolt against the Modi government, with young protesters willing to put their bodies on the line. It asks what lies behind this generational revolt.