Parliament's Most Viral Debate Yet? How Gen Z Language Entered Lok Sabha
- Updated Jul 29, 2026 10:02 PM IST
The debate on the Anti-Paper Leak Bill turned into one of Parliament's most unexpected viral moments, with Gen Z slang making its way into the Lok Sabha. From BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj's use of the viral phrase "clock it" to Tejasvi Surya joining in and Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde invoking "FOMO", political messaging took on the language of Instagram Reels, memes and social media. As student protests over alleged paper leaks gained momentum online through memes, satire and viral content, politicians increasingly adopted internet culture to connect with younger voters. Was this a clever communication strategy or simply politics adapting to the social media age? Watch as we decode how Parliament embraced Gen Z language and why the right viral phrase can sometimes have more impact than the longest political speech.
