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Devendra Fadnavis engages with 30,000 Gen Z youth in massive event
✍️ News18 Marathi
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 11:18 AM
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Former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed a gathering of roughly 30,000 young people, aiming to connect with the Gen Z demographic.
Former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis took part in a large‑scale outreach program aimed at India’s Gen Z population. The event, organized by News18 Marathi, attracted an estimated 30,000 young attendees, making it one of the biggest youth‑focused gatherings in recent months.
Fadnavis used the platform to discuss issues that matter to the younger generation, including education, employment opportunities, and digital innovation. He emphasized the need for active participation in democratic processes and urged the audience to channel their energy toward constructive civic engagement.
Organisers highlighted the high turnout as a sign of growing political interest among India’s youth. The gathering featured interactive sessions, Q&A segments, and opportunities for participants to share their concerns directly with the former chief minister.
While the exact venue was not disclosed, the event underscored the increasing importance political leaders attach to connecting with younger voters ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.
Fadnavis used the platform to discuss issues that matter to the younger generation, including education, employment opportunities, and digital innovation. He emphasized the need for active participation in democratic processes and urged the audience to channel their energy toward constructive civic engagement.
Organisers highlighted the high turnout as a sign of growing political interest among India’s youth. The gathering featured interactive sessions, Q&A segments, and opportunities for participants to share their concerns directly with the former chief minister.
While the exact venue was not disclosed, the event underscored the increasing importance political leaders attach to connecting with younger voters ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.