GenZ fills 3 garbage bags at Jantar Mantar protest
53sThe shock of young protesters cleaning up after police brutality makes this a powerful, shareable visual contrast.
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A ground report from Jantar Mantar where GenZ volunteers are cleaning up the site after the 20 July protests, driven by guilt and civic duty. The report captures interviews with volunteers and the reporter's analysis of organic participation.
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[00:01]
Volunteer's Regret and Admiration
A woman from Gurgaon says she couldn't gather the courage to join the 20 July protest, felt sad watching students' bravery, and decided to come today to contribute.
[00:13]
Instagram Reels Triggered Action
Volunteers say their Insta feed was filled with protest reels showing injuries on both sides, prompting them to come and see the situation firsthand.
[00:40]
Cleanup as Civic Duty
Volunteers say they came just for support, not as formally appointed volunteers, and believe cleaning is a basic thing every citizen should do.
[01:09]
From Gurgaon to Jantar Mantar
Two colleagues from Gurgaon explain they wanted to help and felt hurt by the government's neglect after the protest; one says being a girl she feared going earlier but eventually came.
[02:02]
Fake Reels vs Reality
The volunteer says fake reels are trying to defame the protest, and she wanted to verify what was really happening on the ground.
[02:17]
Lathi Charge, Tear Gas and Full Bags
Reporter notes that lathi charge and tear gas were used on 20th; volunteers have already filled three garbage bags with trash from the site.
[02:47]
Guilt After Lathi Charge
A volunteer says youth felt guilt after the 20th lathi charge, especially for the children beaten with sticks, which drove them to contribute.
[03:13]
80% Organic Participation
Reporter, who covered Delhi riots, NRC, Jamia and JNU violence, confidently says 80% of people are coming organically, even picking up garbage.
The report counters the narrative that the protest was staged: ordinary young people are voluntarily cleaning Jantar Mantar, driven by guilt and a sense of civic responsibility. It suggests violence can backfire by uniting people rather than dispersing them.
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What percentage of participants did the reporter claim are coming organically?
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What percentage of participants did the reporter claim are coming organically?
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80%.
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What measures were used by police on 20th July according to the report?
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What measures were used by police on 20th July according to the report?
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Lathi charge and tear gas cans.
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Why did the Gurgaon woman initially avoid going to the protest?
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Why did the Gurgaon woman initially avoid going to the protest?
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She couldn't muster the courage as a girl.
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What did the volunteer say about fake reels?
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What did the volunteer say about fake reels?
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An attempt is being made to defame the protest by making fake reels.
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What did the reporter say violence does to people?
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What did the reporter say violence does to people?
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Whenever you do violence, you unite the people more.
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How many garbage bags had the volunteers filled at the time of the report?
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How many garbage bags had the volunteers filled at the time of the report?
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Three.
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Courage and Gender
Reveals how gender-based fear can stop women from joining protests, and how guilt can turn into action.
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Tactical Repression Documented
Confirms specific police actions (lathi charge, tear gas) during the 20 July protest.
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Guilt as Motivation
Shows that state violence can generate sympathy and mobilize people, even those who weren't present.
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Credibility of Organic Movement
Reporter's estimate of 80% organic participation is based on years of covering riots and protests.
03:13Full Transcript
[00:01] other girls, I could not muster the courage that the students here were able to muster. So I was feeling very sad that I was not able to go. You Jantar Mantar, you people are picking up garbage. What has happened?
[00:13] Because after seeing what happened on 20th July, when we were scrolling through the reels, our entire Insta feed was filled with this protest. And that's when we saw brutal things happen. There are So many students have been injured. The policemen have been injured. Have been filled. This is our third
[00:26] garbage bag. We are failing. So what are your names? What is beautiful. Yours So brother, whether you guys are proper formally appointed volunteers or your
[00:40] no no we are just coming for support. If we come in support of the students, we should do so in whatever way we can. Why did you feel it? This is a basic thing. Every citizen should
[00:53] do this. This can be done by anyone in need. and you both are colleagues working in the same company in So you could have stayed at home or come and picked up garbage at Jantar Mantar, friend. I
[01:09] just wanted to help, no matter how children are sat at home also. You people have come here to Jantar Mantar and are picking up garbage. What has happened? Because after seeing what happened on 20th July, when we were scrolling through the reels,
[01:22] our entire Insta feed was filled with this protest. And what we saw was brutal things happened. There are injuries on both sides. So many students have been injured. The even after what has happened, the way the government is neglecting. So, after seeing that thing, I was feeling very
[01:35] hurt that we are in Gurgaon. We can come here. Those poor people outside, I mean come and contribute here. But I am living in Gurgaon and I cannot pass here, even you people will believe that I really want to come here on 20th July,
[01:49] but being a girl I could not muster the courage that the students here were able to muster. So I was feeling very sad that I could not go. So I was like no I will go now. So I just came here today and whatever little
[02:02] give from my side so that in future I too will get married and I too will have children. So should I be able to face them or not, I was there? I saw that all those things were true, an attempt is being made to defame this protest by making some fake reels.
[02:17] and what is happening in this protest is something else. So I just wanted to come here and see it. So, the lathi charge that happened on the 20th, tear gas cans were used. Just show their contribution once and simultaneously the
[02:33] garbage bags are full. This is our third garbage bag we're feeling. So either I was telling the same thing to the youth, I wanted to understand whether these are proper volunteers appointed by Abhijeet Deepak team or are they volunteers. She was telling
[02:47] that after the lathi charge that happened on 20th, there was a feeling of guilt in the heart of the youth as to what about the children who were beaten with sticks. It is
[02:59] know that whenever you do violence, you unite the people more. We disperse it for that time. Then you removed the crowd. The stage was Then you removed the crowd. The stage was destroyed. A lot has been saved from the back.
[03:13] And I am saying this with great assurance. I mean, I have covered Delhi riots, NRC, Jamia, JNU violence, everything. 80% of people are coming superbly organically. They are even picking up garbage. So next time, please check before using the stick. We are
[03:28] constantly on the ground and bringing such stories for you on Switch. Keep watching the such stories for you on Switch. Keep watching the switch. My name is Taru.
