Mumbai Ganpati Mandal Uses Theatre to Engage Gen Z on Responsible Protest
During the 10-day Ganpati celebrations in Mumbai's JB Nagar, the Riddhi Siddhi Mandal is using live theatre to engage India's Gen Z in discussions about responsible protest, civic participation, and nation-building. The skit, featuring three generations of a family, emphasizes that while protest is vital to democracy, it must be accompanied by awareness, responsibility, and respect for fellow citizens. The mandal aims to encourage young people to use their voices constructively, continuing its tradition of addressing social issues through festival performances.
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deccanherald broke this story on 18 Sept, 01:55 pm. Other outlets followed.