Ramanagara: Farmers opposing the proposed township project in Bidadi have intensified their agitation by making a direct appeal to Generation Z (Gen Z), especially the children of farming families, to participate in the ongoing protest.
Protesting farmers also released special posters that called on young people to join them—calling the movement a fight not only to protect agricultural land but also to safeguard the future of the next generation.
"Gen Z, your time has come."
The posters have a strong emotional appeal to young farmers, saying:
Gen Z farmer children, your time has come. If you don’t come forward today, your future may be at risk tomorrow. Let us fight for our land today and your future tomorrow.
This is being carried out across social media platforms to get young people involved in the movement.
Farmers Seek Youth Participation
But farmers say that involving the younger generation is important because decisions that are made on agricultural land today will directly impact future livelihoods.
They believe that Gen Z, with its active presence on social media and increasing awareness of public issues, can be a key part of the movement.
Protest Against Township Project
The agitation is centered around opposition to the proposed township project in the Bidadi region. Farmers have long expressed concerns over land acquisition and use, fearing that the project will hurt farming communities and the lives of farmers.
A campaign to Gen Z will also help to increase the visibility of the protest on the ground and online.
A lot is going on with the social media campaign
Farmers have begun sharing posters and campaign messages on social networking sites, calling on students, young professionals, and especially children of farmers to participate in the demonstrations.
It is hoped that increased youth participation will heighten their voices and generate more pressure on the government to reconsider the project.
As the agitation gets going, all eyes are now on how many young people respond to the farmers’ call and whether the movement becomes a larger youth-supported campaign in the coming days.
