Delhi Assembly Conducts 'Viksit Bharat' Youth Parliament
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Synopsis
The Delhi Assembly's 'Viksit Bharat' Youth Parliament inspires young leaders to engage in politics and contribute to India's future, emphasizing leadership and civic participation.
Key Takeaways
- Empowerment of youth through political engagement.
- Promotion of leadership skills and understanding of democracy.
- Opportunity for 100,000 young leaders to enter politics.
- Winners participate in national youth competition.
- Alignment with Developed India@2047 vision.
New Delhi, March 31 (NationPress) Inspiring young individuals to contribute to the nation through politics, Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta asserted on Monday that the youth can initiate change across various sectors.
During the State-Level 'Viksit Bharat' India Youth Parliament held on Monday, Speaker Gupta emphasized, “We must acknowledge our potential to elevate India into a strong, prosperous, and esteemed nation.”
He noted that the event fosters leadership abilities, civic engagement, and a profound comprehension of the democratic framework. The goal is to fulfill Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of integrating 100,000 young leaders into politics.
Thirty contenders participated in the Youth Parliament organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the Delhi Legislative Assembly and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan.
The participants were chosen from district-level youth parliaments conducted across several districts. In the state-level tournament, Sarthak Arora clinched the first position, followed by Lavanya in second place, and Divyanshi Panda in third.
The victorious participants will have the chance to join the national competition, set to take place in the Parliament of India.
In addition to the Speaker, the event saw the presence of Legislative Assembly members, Anil Goel, Ravinder Singh Negi, and Ravikant.
Attendees included Lal Singh, Delhi State Director of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan; Sarvan Kataria, Regional Director of the National Service Scheme; Sanjay Beniwal (retired IPS Officer); Amrit Lugun (retired IFS Officer); Narendra Kumar, Director of Swavalambana Institute; Rachana Rana (Director, IITM); and Aniruddh Pandey, singer and lyricist.
The program commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and Ganesh Vandana, where students from Maharaja Agrasen School presented the Ganesh hymn.
Recalling his student days, Speaker Gupta shared that when he was in the 9th grade, he participated in a Youth Parliament where he was appointed as the Health Minister during the Emergency period.
He emerged victorious in that Youth Parliament competition and was honored at Mavalankar Hall. He reflected that the experience at that time perhaps directed him towards his political path.
The Speaker stated, "The youth of India are not merely beneficiaries of development but also the architects of its future. This year's Youth Parliament aligns with the vision of Developed India@2047 to cultivate a new generation of dynamic, solution-oriented, and policy-aware young leaders. We take pride in living in an era where we have limitless opportunities to share our ideas and effectuate positive change in society."
