RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to interact with Gen Z in Mumbai on August 6
Mumbai, August 3
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat will have a session with Gen Z and Gen Alpha on August 6 at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, Mumbai.
As per the release, this event will commemorate India's International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN) 15th anniversary with the inaugural ceremony of its Annual Championship Conference, bringing together over 2,000 high school students from over 100 cities across India.
The participants, aged between 15 and 19 years, represent schools and colleges for what is one of the largest youth-led congregations. Commenting on the occasion, Rishabh Shah, Founder, IIMUN, said, "Leadership is not only about guiding the next generation, but also listening to it. At this critical juncture in India's journey, we need this dialogue more than ever before. I am grateful to Mohan Bhagwat ji for accepting our invite to address this gathering at this critical juncture."
Bhagwat's address will mark the beginning of IIMUN's flagship Annual Championship Conference, where students debate and deliberate on local, national and international issues. Every year, IIMUN organises 108 conferences and thousands of civic engagements and community interventions led entirely by young people aged 15-24 for students aged 11-19. The inaugural ceremony will be centred around the theme "The Role of Youth in Uniting the World, the Indian Way."
Founded in 2011 by Rishabh Shah, IIMUN is a public affairs platform dedicated to uniting the world by spreading the idea of Bharat and sensitising tomorrow's leaders, today. Over the past 15 years, the organisation has been run by 15- 24-year-olds; many of the participants and organisers have gone on to become elected representatives, civil servants, authors, lawyers, actors and business leaders.
The organisation's Advisory Board comprises distinguished leaders from diverse fields, including Ajay Piramal, Deepak Parekh, Nadir Godrej, Shashi Tharoor, Justice DY Chandrachud, Karan Johar, former Chiefs of the Armed Forces and PT Usha, among others.
Now in its 15th year, IIMUN's programmes span 275 cities across India and 40 countries, reaching over 7.5 crore young people while working with more than 1,50,000 schools and colleges.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's good that young students get to hear from diverse leaders. Whether you support the Sangh or not, this is a valuable opportunity for debate and critical thinking. The theme "Role of Youth in Uniting the World, the Indian Way" sounds promising. Let's hope for a thoughtful exchange of ideas.
Nice to see organisations like IIMUN creating platforms for youth to engage with national leaders. India has one of the largest youth populations in the world, and giving them exposure to different perspectives is key to their development. Good initiative, hope it goes well.
Respectfully, I have some reservations. Encouraging dialogue with all perspectives is fine, but it would serve the students better if there was a balance of speakers from across the political spectrum. I hope this isn't just a one-sided session. Still, IIMUN's track record suggests they know how to organise meaningful discussions.
7.5 crore young people reached in 15 years is impressive. I attended IIMUN as a student years ago and it played a big role in shaping my communication skills and worldview. Regardless of who the chief guest is, the organisation's work speaks for itself. Proud to see Indian youth taking charge. 🇮🇳
A commendable initiative to have leadership dialogue with the youth, but I wish such events were more open and not limited to students from select cities and backgrounds. India's youth are diverse, and we need to ensure that every voice is heard, not just those in metropolitan cities. Let's hope for more inclusion in the future.
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