Delhi Assembly Speaker interacts with youth from BRICS nations
New Delhi, Aug 8
As part of the ongoing weekly Youth Outreach Programme, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Saturday hosted two delegations, including participants from the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Leadership Dialogue 3.0 and student parliamentarians from Chhatra Sansad, Nagpur.
The interactions expanded the Speaker's outreach vision, bringing together global youth leaders and domestic student delegates to gain direct insight into democratic governance, parliamentary traditions, and legislative functioning.
During the interaction with the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Leadership Dialogue 3.0 delegation - comprising promising students, young professionals, researchers, and emerging leaders from India as well as other BRICS and BRICS Plus nations - Gupta engaged in a wide-ranging discussion on public policy, diplomacy, entrepreneurship, and global cooperation, said a statement.
Highlighting the global role of youth, Gupta stated, "Democracy and good governance are universal values that thrive when young minds from diverse nations engage in cross-border dialogue. Empowering youth with public policy insights and diplomatic understanding is vital for driving sustainable development and global stability."
The second delegation, comprising students from Chhatra Sansad (DPS Lava, Nagpur), participated in a dedicated orientation designed to foster civic consciousness and understanding of legislative processes.
The young delegates received firsthand exposure to how bills are debated, laws are enacted, and executive accountability is maintained within a parliamentary system.
Both delegations were taken on a guided tour of the historic Assembly building-constructed in 1912 and originally housing the Central Legislative Assembly-where key historical events of India's freedom movement and legislative evolution unfolded.
The visitors were briefed on the institutional legacy of pioneering parliamentarians, including Vitthalbhai Patel, and the Assembly's journey since its re-establishment in 1993.
As part of the immersive orientation, the delegates viewed the commemorative documentary detailing the Assembly's institutional history (narrated by Padma Bhushan awardee Anupam Kher). They were presented with copies of the Assembly's coffee-table publication, Ek Shatabdi Yatra.
Reiterating the core objective of the Youth Outreach Programme, Gupta noted that sustained interaction between public institutions and the youth is essential for nurturing responsible, informed citizens and future leaders.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Wonderful to see the Assembly building's historical legacy being shared with young minds. The fact that these students got a firsthand experience of how democracy functions in India is truly valuable. Kudos to the Speaker's office for organizing such meaningful outreach programs!
As someone from the West, it's heartening to see India's parliamentary institutions investing time in youth engagement. These exchanges between BRICS nations are crucial for building mutual understanding and sustainable development. Wish similar programs were more common elsewhere!
Good initiative, but I hope this isn't just a one-time photo opportunity. The real test would be whether our young people actually get more actively involved in the democratic process, especially at the electoral level. Still, it's a positive start. 👏
Impressive that Delhi Assembly is using its rich architectural and historical significance to inspire youth. The 1912 building has witnessed so much of India's journey, and passing that legacy to the next generation is absolutely commendable. Cheers to such initiatives!
It's nice that they're showing young people how democracy works, but we need to think about whether these outreach programs reach students beyond metro cities and private schools. The Chhatra Sansad group is from Nagpur, which is good, but there needs to be wider coverage across rural India too.
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