Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Gen Z all set to make their voices heard

One vote—that is all it takes. And thousands of Gen Z voters are preparing to make their voices heard in the Assembly elections on Thursday (April 9, 2026). Raised in the digital age, this generation is stepping out of the tech-savvy world into the socially conscious realm of governance to shape their future through the ballot.

“I see voting as a responsibility,” said Anziya Parwin, 22, who believes young people must participate actively to counter “communal politics and propaganda.” Critical of those who remain apolitical, she added: “Staying disengaged only weakens democracy, and choosing NOTA does little to hold problematic political forces to account.”

This generation does not just watch politics; it also audits it. “We follow everything online and expect action, not just words,” says Riya Roy, 21.