Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2025
"Democracy Thrives on Constructive Conversations, Not Arguments" – Dr. Mandaviya
Adopt Nation First Mindset, Dr. Mandaviya Inspires Youth to Shape India’s Future
Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament is a Platform that Nurtures Future Young
Leaders: Union Minister
Day 1 Witnesses 105 State-level Winners from across Country Showcase their
Ideas and Perspectives
Dr.
Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the National Round of the two day Viksit
Bharat Youth Parliament Festival 2025 in New Delhi today.
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Smt. Raksha Khadse was
also present on the occasion. The journey to this grand event began when the
District Youth Parliament was organised from 16th March 2025 to 27th March,
2025. The winners of the District Youth Parliament-2025 participated in the
State Youth Parliament from 23rd - 31st March, 2025 which were organised in many
State Legislative Assemblies. A total of 105 State-level winners from across
the country earned their place at the national stage.
Union
Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, in his inaugural speech, highlighted that this
year’s Youth Parliament has been integrated with the vision of Viksit Bharat.
He emphasized the enthusiasm of the youth, noting that over 75,000 young
individuals submitted one-minute videos to be part of this initiative. After
rigorous selection at the district and state levels, the participants are
finally gathered in the prestigious Parliament, a place where leaders and
policymakers have shaped India’s present, he added.
Dr.
Mandaviya encouraged young participants to adopt a ‘Nation First’ mindset,
regardless of their profession. He spoke about the Viksit Bharat Youth
Parliament as a platform that nurtures future leaders, allowing young
individuals to engage in meaningful discussions. He emphasized that democracy
thrives not on arguments but on winning the hearts of citizens through
constructive conversations.
Union
Minister praised India's diversity, stating that despite its differences, the
Parliament stands as a symbol of unity. Expressing hope for the future, he
wished that many of the youth present today would return to Parliament as
Members of Parliament or Ministers. He also underscored the strength of
democracy, which provides equal opportunities to all, noting that in India,
even a person from humble background can become the Prime Minister.
Dr. Mandaviya advised young people to focus on
taking a pledge towards Viksit Bharat and moving forward without worrying about
the results. Concluding his address, he encouraged the participants to remain
open to learning, stating that these two days would be highly enriching for
those willing to receive knowledge and experience.
Union
Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse highlighted
that the dialogues led by these young minds during Viksit Bharat Youth
Parliament 2025 will pave the way for India's future. She stressed on the
significance of this year’s Youth Parliament, aligning with Prime Minister
Modi’s vision of making India a Viksit Bharat, where the youth will not only
contribute but also lead the nation toward progress.
In
her welcome address, Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs, Meeta Rajivlochan
emphasised that Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2025 represents our collective
commitment to democracy and serves as a forum where young people from across
the country can actively contribute to public policy.
The day began with a powerful Inaugural
Ceremony, followed by opening remarks by the participants, which was judged by
a jury comprising of Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Shambhavi Chaudhary, Member of
Parliament.
The event proceeded with the two Question Hour
sessions, which formed the heart of the Youth Parliament experience. Each
Question Hour session featured 18 teams participating: 9 teams representing MPs
and 9 teams representing Ministers. The youth MPs raised insightful,
policy-based questions, and the ministers responded with structured and
detailed answers.
During Question Hour 1, teams discussed One Nation, One Election (ONOE), examining
governance, administrative feasibility, political stability, and legal
challenges, with insights from a distinguished jury, including Smt. Raksha
Khadse, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, and Dr. Bhagwat
Kishanrao Karad, MP. Question Hour 2 focused on Viksit
Bharat, where youth MPs debated youth empowerment, education, skill
development, and sustainability, assessed by a jury comprising MPs Satnam Singh
Sandhu, Dhaval Laxmanbhai Patel, and Nitesh Kumar Mishra, Joint Secretary,
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
This
was followed by an insightful master class on oratory skills by Dr. Sudhanshu
Trivedi, Member of Parliament. This master class provided participants with
valuable insights into the art of effective public speaking, a crucial skill
for leadership and parliamentary debates.
The Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament on Day 1
was a resounding success, which concluded on an inspiring note, setting the
stage for an engaging and impactful second day of discussions, debates, and
policymaking exercises.
The
Day 2 will be followed with a visit to the new Parliament building, where they
will witness live proceedings and experience the legislative process first hand.
This will be followed by a focused discussion on the One Nation, One Election,
examining its potential implementation models, electoral dynamics, and
implications for Centre-State relations. The agenda also includes a
deliberation session led by a team representing the Ministry of Law and
Justice, who will be initiating a motion in the house for voting. Later in the
day, the National Youth Awards for the years 2021-22 and 2022-23 will be
presented, celebrating exceptional contributions to youth leadership along with
the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament Awards, 2025.