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Anurag Thakur Launches Youth Fellowship, 8,000 Register in 20 Days

BJP MP Anurag Thakur has launched the Yuva Changemakers Leadership Fellowship to actively bring youth into politics and public life. The program offers an annual financial support of ₹1,21,000 and has already seen over 8,000 registrations from Himachal Pradesh within 20 days of its launch. It aims to provide a structured platform for leadership development, community engagement, and policy awareness. Thakur emphasized the critical need for youth participation in India's democracy while also criticizing the Congress party for recent protests.

Key Points: BJP's Yuva Changemakers Fellowship Launched by Anurag Thakur

  • Fellowship for youth 16-29
  • ₹1,21,000 annual financial support
  • Over 8,000 registrations in Himachal
  • Aims to nurture future leaders
  • Platform for policy discourse
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BJP MP Anurag Thakur launches 'Yuva Changemakers' Leadership Fellowship, highlights youth participation in politics

BJP MP Anurag Thakur launches leadership fellowship for youth aged 16-29, offering ₹1.21 lakh support to foster political participation and future leaders.

"India, as the world's largest democracy with the largest youth population, must encourage young people to take an active role in governance and nation-building. - Anurag Thakur"

New Delhi, February 26

As the Prime Minister had called for bringing one lakh youth into politics, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anurag Thakur on Thursday launched an initiative in that direction by introducing the Yuva Changemaker Fellowship Scholarship Programme.

The initiative aims to encourage and support young people to actively participate in public life and leadership.

BJP MP Anurag Thakur has emphasised the importance of youth participation in politics, stating that India, as the world's largest democracy with the largest youth population, must encourage young people to take an active role in governance and nation-building.

Speaking about a newly launched Leadership Fellowship Program, Thakur said the initiative aims to provide a structured platform for young individuals to engage in public life and policy discourse. He noted that within just 20 days of its launch, more than 8,000 youth from Himachal Pradesh have registered, reflecting strong interest among young people in political participation.

Under the program, participants will be recognised as "Youth Change Makers" and will be given opportunities to contribute across multiple public platforms, including leadership development, community engagement, and policy awareness initiatives.

The fellowship is open to youth between the ages of 16 and 29, with registration being conducted online. Selected participants will receive an annual financial support of ₹1,21,000 as part of the program.

Thakur said the initiative seeks to nurture future leaders, empower youth voices, and strengthen democratic participation by providing meaningful avenues for engagement in public affairs.

Earlier, on February 20, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anurag Thakur said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the nation after Indian Youth Congress workers protested at the AI Impact Summit being held in the national capital.

He called the protest "shameful" and questioned the Congress's attitude towards national development.

In a self-made video, Thakur said, "Indecent slogans were raised against PM Modi by the Congress party. What problem does the Congress party have with the development of the nation? To what level will the Congress party stoop to shame the nation? Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the nation."

- ANI

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Priya S
While the intent is good, I hope this fellowship is truly merit-based and inclusive, reaching youth in rural areas and from all backgrounds. Political participation should be about ideas, not just party affiliation. Let's see the actual curriculum and selection process.
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Rohit P
8000 registrations from HP alone in 20 days is impressive! Shows our youth are eager to contribute. Hope this creates real changemakers who work on ground-level issues like local governance, sanitation, and education, not just become party workers.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see this launch right after the criticism of the Youth Congress protest. The article feels like it's mixing two separate issues. The fellowship idea stands on its own; it doesn't need contrast with opposition actions to be valid.
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Karthik V
As a 24-year-old from a small town, I've registered. The financial support is a big deal—it allows those who aren't from wealthy families to consider public life. Baaki dekhte hain kya hota hai. Hope it's more than just a certificate program.
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Michael C
The focus on youth is crucial for any democracy. However, true political development requires respectful debate across the aisle. The second half of the article, with the call for apology, seems counter to the spirit of nurturing open discourse the fellowship claims to promote.

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