{
  "id": 12099786,
  "title": "Gen Z to be called 'Tarun Bharat' now?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/gen-z-to-be-called-tarun-bharat-now",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-05T06:31:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/mp-assembly-speaker-calls-for-use-of-tarun-bharat-instead-of-gen-z/articleshow/134688240.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, Madhya Pradesh assembly speaker Narendra Singh Tomar suggested using the term \"Tarun Bharat\" instead of \"Gen-Z\" to refer to the younger generation. Tomar argued that welcoming change is a natural part of life and that the younger generation should be embraced with an open mind.\n\nThe term \"Gen-Z\" has gained traction in political discourse due to the active involvement of this generation in various social and political issues. Addressing an event organized by the State Press Club in Indore for the Indian journalism community, Tomar proposed substituting \"Gen-Z\" with \"Tarun Bharat.\"\n\nTomar highlighted the remarkable achievements of Indian youth, both domestically and internationally, and suggested that this period represents a generational transition. He emphasized the importance of broadening perspectives, exploring new dimensions, and honoring the upcoming leaders of tomorrow.\n\nTomar acknowledged the potential for a generational gap but assured that the younger generation would not necessarily think in the wrong direction. He cited India's cultural traditions, which view change as an inherent part of life, and noted that change has been a natural process throughout history.\n\nIn an apparent reference to the Mughal rulers, Tomar referenced a historical example where a son imprisoned his father to gain an empire. He suggested that some individuals may attempt to mislead the public but emphasized that the youth of the country have conducted more experiments in recent years than ever before.\n\nTomar praised Prime Minister Modi's leadership, citing India's growing global recognition and the significant contributions of the youth to the global economy. He mentioned the increasing number of young members of the Indian diaspora participating in Prime Minister Modi's programs abroad, showcasing India's impact on developed nations.\n\nTomar also referenced India's startup journey under Modi's leadership. He noted that when the current government took office, there were only 300-400 startups in the country, but today, there are thousands of startups driven by competition. These startups are the same young people often referred to as \"Gen-Z,\" which Tomar prefers to call \"Tarun Bharat.\"",
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}