{
  "id": 4341290,
  "title": "‘Gen Z Has A Point, Hear Them Out,’ Says Poet Abrar Ahmed Kashif In Indore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/gen-z-has-a-point-hear-them-out-says-poet-abrar-ahmed-kashif-in-indore",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T03:41:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/gen-z-has-a-point-hear-them-out-says-poet-abrar-ahmed-kashif-in-indore"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During a recent State Press Club Madhya Pradesh program in Indore, poet Abrar Ahmed Kashif shared his thoughts on Gen Z and Gen Alpha. The poet asserted that although their viewpoints may not always be correct, listening to them reveals that they often have valid points. Kashif, who was in town for a Natia Mushaira in Shajapur, engaged with journalists for about an hour, answering their questions openly. Speaking about the younger generation, he emphasized that they had become more aware and it was crucial for society to comprehend their intentions. According to Kashif, each generation brings about changes in language, literature, and culture. He pointed out that the current generation desires content delivered more quickly, and this influence is also evident in poetry and shayari. Regarding language, Kashif advocated for simplifying complex expressions, noting that Urdu is frequently brought into controversies despite being a language that connects people. He highlighted the broad appeal of Urdu poetry, citing the growing participation of non-Muslims in such events. Political controversies over languages, he argued, yield little meaningful outcome. Reflecting on his relationship with the late Rahat Indori, Kashif described him as his \"spiritual mentor.\" He noted that Indore has a rich poetic and literary heritage, having hosted poets like Munawwar Rana, Manzar Bhopali, and Bashir Badr who helped popularize mushairas nationwide. Kashif also shared his earlier poem, \"Khuda Ka Sawaal,\" explaining his intent to explore man's relationship with God and expressed his current desire to write a poem where a human directly converses with God. While acknowledging a decline in standards on literary stages, Kashif believed that genuine poets would still find appreciative audiences.",
  "summary": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): “We cannot doubt the intentions of Gen Z. Though their views may sometimes appear wrong, listening to them often makes us realise that they have a point,” noted poet Abrar Ahmed Kashif said during the State Press Club Madhya Pradesh’s programme Rubaru in Indore. Kashif, who had arrived to participate in a Natia Mushaira in Shajapur, interacted with journalists for nearly…",
  "key_points": [
    "Gen Z and Gen Alpha often have valid points, despite incorrect viewpoints.",
    "Urdu poetry's broad appeal includes non-Muslim participants, countering language controversies."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}