With India's youth vote share projected to decline from around 32.9% in 2014 to 30.1% in 2024 and nearly 25% by 2029, the debate is whether Gen-Z can truly emerge as a decisive political force. The panel examines whether young voters will break away from traditional party loyalties, how unemployment, health and other issues could shape voting choices, and why India's ageing electorate may complicate the political calculus. Will Gen-Z reshape the 2029 election-or is its political impact being overstated?