Jobs to exam coaching help: How CMs are responding to youth discontent

BJP CMs in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Goa — all of which go to polls next year — made promises designed for the youth. (Express photo) 6 min readLucknowAug 17, 2026 04:59 PM IST First published on: Aug 17, 2026 at 06:59 AM IST Rattled by the youth protests in Delhi and Ranchi, a theme running through the Independence Day speeches and announcements of political leaders — from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Chief Ministers of BJP and Opposition-ruled states — was “yuva shakti (youth power). BJP CMs in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Goa — all of which go to polls next year — made promises designed for the youth.