Children Demand Accountability: school protests question India’s power culture; smartphones amplify voiceSchoolchildren across India are protesting for essential infrastructure and accountability. Their demands precede politics and focus on tangible, life-impacting issues. This new form of protest uses smartphones to present undeniable evidence of neglect. The state faces a dilemma when confronted by these young, uncompromised voices. These children represent a future demanding change from an entrenched system.