The Gen Alpha factor: How schools are reshaping political agendas

Vibha SharmaNew Delhi, Sept. 22 -- Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on Tuesday launched the expansion of the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to students of Classes 6 to 8 in government and government-aided schools, resulting in instant criticism from the DMK for "rebranding and taking credit for a welfare policy they establishedFrom welfare schemes to school infrastructure, younger generations are reshaping political agendas forcing parties to improve. Across India, schools are becoming the new focal point in mind the Generation Alpha-those born from 2010 to 2025-with parties paying extra attention to woo the younger demographics who become voters over the next couple of years.

In Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday expanded...