Gen-Z Political Activists on Telegram and WhatsApp: The Invisible Revolution in Telugu States

Gen-Z Political Activists on Telegram and WhatsApp: The Invisible Revolution in Telugu States

In recent years, the political landscape of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has undergone a quiet but powerful transformation. A new wave of Gen-Z political activists has found its home not on open platforms like Twitter or Facebook, but in the encrypted, private channels of Telegram and WhatsApp. This growing “invisible revolution” is reshaping how young people connect with politics — redefining activism, information flow, and the democratic conversation across the Telugu states. The Rise of Closed Platforms Platforms like Telegram and WhatsApp have become the new battlegrounds for political dialogue. These apps offer privacy, security, and freedom — crucial elements in a time when censorship, trolling, and surveillance often silence open discourse. In these spaces, young activists organize groups, share updates, and discuss issues ranging from unemployment and education to regional policies. For many, it’s a refuge from noisy mainstream social media — a digital safehouse for political awar…