'Clock It', 'Delulu', 'FOMO': Gen Z Slangs Takes Centre Stage In Lok Sabha During Exam Bill Debate

Published 28 July 2026 · politics

'Clock It', 'Delulu', 'FOMO': Gen Z Slangs Takes Centre Stage In Lok Sabha During Exam Bill Debate Published By, Last Updated: July 28, 2026, 22:19

'Clock It', 'Delulu', 'FOMO': Gen Z Slangs Takes Centre Stage In Lok Sabha During Exam Bill Debate Published By, Last Updated: July 28, 2026, 22:19 IST Terms such as "clock it", "MIA", "FOMO" and "delulu" featured prominently during the debate, turning the House into an unexpected showcase of Gen Z vocabulary. A photo of the Lok Sabha (PTI) The Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 on Tuesday went beyond discussions on examination reforms and paper leaks, with Members of Parliament using popular Gen Z expressions to make political points. From the treasury benches defending the government’s reforms to the opposition criticising its handling of the NEET controversy, MPs borrowed internet slang more commonly associated with social media than parliamentary proceedings. Terms such as “clock it", “MIA", “FOMO" and “delulu" featured prominently during the debate, turning the House into an unexpected showcase of Gen Z vocabulary. Bansuri Swaraj says Modi ‘clocked it’ BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj used the Gen Z phrase “clock it", a slang expression used to recognise or acknowledge something, while supporting the proposed amendment. Speaking in favour of the Bill, she said, “Borrowing Gen Z’s language, I would have to say that Modiji clocked it at providing this legislative solution." Describing the amendment as a “transformative" measure, Swaraj said it demonstrated the government’s commitment to protecting the integrity of public examinations.

“I am standing in support of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. This is a transformative amendment. Its necessity is not only evident, but it is also the demand of the present time. Bringing this amendment is proof of the sensitivity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his committed government. “Speaker Sir, when a competitive examination is compromised, its impact is not limited to the candidate whose future is put at stake," she added. Shrikant Shinde targets opposition with ‘MIA’, ‘FOMO’ and ‘delulu’ Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Lata Eknath Shinde also relied on Gen Z terminology while criticising the opposition’s protests over the NEET paper leak. Summing up the opposition’s campaign using internet slang, Shinde said, “I’d like to sum up the opposition’s protest in Gen Z language. They were MIA (missing in action) for the first 37 days and did not go to Jantar Mantar. Then came FOMO (fear of missing out), so they held a protest outside the Prime Minister’s residence. Finally, they became ‘delulu’ (delusional), believing the protesting students would join them—but no one did." His remarks drew attention for blending political criticism with expressions widely used by younger social media users.