Omar Abdullah Reacts to Viral Kargil Tourist Video, Says ‘We Are Gen Z’ Can Become New Entitlement
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reacted to a viral video showing a female tourist arguing with security personnel at a checkpoint in Kargil, saying the phrase 'we are Gen Z' could become a new form of entitlement if used as a threat.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reacted to a viral video showing a female tourist arguing with security personnel at a checkpoint in Kargil, saying the phrase “we are Gen Z” could become a new form of entitlement if used as a threat.
“This ‘we are Gen Z’ has become the new ‘jaantay nahin ho mera baap kaun hai’. The quickest way to erode any Gen Z goodwill is to start using it as a threat at the slightest perceived affront,” Abdullah wrote on X.
The video, which surfaced on social media on Wednesday, shows a woman at the Minimarg checkpoint in Kargil, Ladakh, arguing with security personnel over restrictions on the movement of traffic.
In the video, the woman is heard saying, “We are Gen-Z and we won't tolerate this nonsense”, while questioning why tourists were being subjected to restrictions. She also alleged, “Kashmiriyo ke sath toh karte hi the ab tourist ke sath bhi karne lagye.” 'Vastagana Hoyaaa': Marathi Version of Popular Gen Z Slang 'Vasteguna Huiya' Goes Viral (Watch Video).
Ladakh Tourist’s Viral 'GenZ' Rant
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Omar Abdullah On Viral Gen Z Video
This “we are Gen Z” has become the new “jaantay nahin ho mera baap kaun hai”. The quickest way to erode any Gen Z goodwill is to start using it as a threat at the slightest perceived affront. https://t.co/ya5OJTgxIn
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) August 19, 2026
Why Was Traffic Stopped At Kargil Checkpoint?
According to police sources, the incident took place on July 25, when the movement of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Army chief General Dhiraj Seth along the Zojila-Gumri route led to temporary traffic restrictions.
The two senior officials were initially scheduled to travel by air, but bad weather forced them to fly by helicopter to Gumri, from where they travelled by road towards Kargil, police sources said. ‘Meme Minister’ Ravi Kishan Reveals Story Behind His Viral ‘Jaldi the Late’ Remark Popular With Gen Z (Watch Video).
Traffic was stopped to facilitate their movement, causing delays for tourists and other travellers in the area.
The restrictions came a day before Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations on July 26, which commemorate India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War and honour soldiers who fought during Operation Vijay.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 20, 2026 02:59 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
