Urwashi Palandurkar Hits Back With PowerPoint Presentation Over BJP's 'Babar Ki Virasat' Post, CJP Hails Her (Watch Video)

A young Mumbai-based content creator and dancer, Urwashi Palandurkar, has drawn widespread attention after a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state unit shared her Instagram reel from a student protest with a caption linking it to “Babar's legacy". She later released a detailed response video featuring a PowerPoint presentation that has circulated widely on social media. It has also earned her praise from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

Viral Reel From Mumbai Student Protest

Palandurkar, a college student, professional dancer and content creator with a substantial following on Instagram and YouTube, recorded a reel during a peaceful student demonstration in Mumbai. The protest formed part of the broader youth-led agitation linked to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement, which focused on exam paper leaks, including issues around NEET-UG, and called for accountability from the Union education ministry. Ruchika Singh Issues Public Apology for Using Abusive Language Against PM Narendra Modi (Video).

Urwashi Palandurkar During Student Protest in Mumbai

The reel, which captured moments from the gathering, gained significant traction online for its energetic presentation and direct connection to the student concerns.

Creator Hits Back at BJP With PowerPoint Presentation

BJP Chhattisgarh Post Draws Reaction

The official BJP Chhattisgarh account shared the video in a post that contrasted different groups of young people. It used the phrase “Babar Ki Virasat pe Thumke Lagane wale GenZ” (Gen Z who dance on Babar’s legacy) in reference to the footage, framing it as an example of one type of Gen Z outlook. The post, which asked followers which kind of Gen Z they would choose, prompted criticism from users who argued that the party was communalising a student protest focused on education and examination integrity. Fact-checker Mohammed Zubair and others highlighted the post, questioning the approach to engaging with young people.

CJP Hails Creator Urwashi Palandurkar

Creator's Viral Presentation Response

Palandurkar addressed the post in a follow-up video that included a structured presentation. She hit back at the BJP over the "Babar ki virasaat" post. In her video, Palandurkar pushed back against the characterisation of her participation in the protest. The video shows the content creator sharing a PowerPoint presentation and trolling the BJP in return. Her response was widely shared, including by the CJP's official account, which described it as an "extraordinary ppt presentation" and noted that Gen Z could not be easily dismissed.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the CJP said, "BJP tried slandering this genZ girl by calling her ‘Babar ki Virasat’. Look how she came up with an extraordinary ppt presentation". Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also shared related content on his Instagram story. Palandurkar is known for dance content, vlogs and college-life videos. Supporters have pointed to her background in academics, sports and performing arts while discussing the episode.

Broader Context of Student Protests

The incident occurs against the backdrop of recent student protests across several cities over paper leaks and related issues in competitive exams. These demonstrations, amplified by social media and Gen Z creators, led to heightened political attention on youth concerns around education and employment. Political parties have since increased efforts to communicate with younger audiences through reels, slang and platform-specific content. The exchange between the BJP unit’s post and Palandurkar’s reply has added to ongoing discussions about how political messaging reaches and is received by India’s younger generation.

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