At the Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2026 in Bengaluru, Karnataka leaders Sharath Kumar Bache Gowda and Tejasvi Surya said politicians must adapt to younger citizens who value directness over formal honorifics. Gowda noted the decline of titles like 'aadarniya', while Surya argued culture means refinement and civic responsibility, not just religiosity. Both welcomed a generational shift toward merit.
Karnataka Leaders: Gen Z Demands Directness Over Deference
Source: Moneycontrol