19-Year-Old's Instagram Reels Show Light-Hearted Side of Protest
A 19-year-old protester, Abhinav Bisht, has gained attention for his Instagram reels that capture a playful side of a recent street protest. In an interview, he described playing games like ludo, Uno, and tag with other protesters. 'We were doing so much fun, and I wanted to capture that in my reels,' he said.
The success of last week's protest is attributed in part to Generation Z's ability to combine street demonstrations with online engagement. The battle for narratives and attention was notably won on Instagram, and Abhinav emerged as a key figure among young participants.
'The fun must not stop' – a phrase that appears in his Instagram bio – reflects his approach to life and protest. One of his reels, set to the audio of the game Subway Surfers, shows him running with a crowd while police chase behind. A comment on the video read, 'Run, Gen Z, run.' Another reel, using a 'Who's most likely to' audio about relationships with police, received 1.2 million likes.
Abhinav's content highlights a trend where young protesters use humour and relatable formats to document their experiences, drawing attention to their cause while maintaining a light-hearted tone.
