New Delhi: Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, held 91 youth dialogues across 24 States and Union Territories on Tuesday as part of its Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvad: Know Your Vote campaign.
The programmes brought together 15,453 young people, 90 youth icons and public representatives for discussions on voting rights, democratic values and civic responsibilities.
With Tuesday’s events, the campaign has conducted 311 dialogues across 30 States and Union Territories, reaching a total of 59,408 young people and 310 youth icons, according to the Ministry. The initiative is designed to help young people understand democratic processes, engage with elected representatives and learn about their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
The latest round of events took place across regions, from Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh to Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, Bihar, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
In Delhi, retired IPS officer Satyapal Singh spoke about lifelong learning and the role of voting rights in shaping democracy. At Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, Leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur and MLA Puran Chand Thakur urged students to follow current affairs, think critically and distinguish verified information from rumours and misinformation. At Dharamshala, Kangra and Chamba MP Rajeev Bhardwaj answered students’ questions.
Programmes in Bhavnagar, Patan and Surat in Gujarat gave students, particularly first-time voters, an opportunity to ask about voting rights and electoral procedures. In Rajasthan, events in Hanumangarh, Pali and Sikar featured interactions between students, local representatives and youth icons. The Hanumangarh programme also included a discussion on free and fair voting, a question-and-answer session and the Loktantrik pledge.
In Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district, participants received information about MY Bharat initiatives, including the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027 and Viksit Bharat Young Professionals, alongside a discussion on the campaign’s voting theme. In Bihar, programmes in Khagaria and Purnea encouraged young people to become informed voters, while participants in Begusarai, Patna and Saharsa took the Loktantrik Shapath, pledging responsible citizenship.
Events in Dantewada and Jashpur in Chhattisgarh focused on youth participation in democracy and nation-building. Dantewada MLA Chaitram Atami attended the programme, where youth icon Nandani Dixit spoke about voting rights and responsible citizenship. In Jashpur, MLA Raimuni Bhagat urged young people to exercise independent judgement and remain alert to fake news and misinformation.
The campaign also held dialogues in nine districts of Madhya Pradesh: Ashoknagar, Dewas, Dhar, Indore, Rajgarh, Satna, Shahdol, Tikamgarh and Umaria. In Dewas, youth icon Muskan Khare led an interaction with students, and athletes Mahi Verma and Adnan Mohammad Badshah were recognised for their sporting achievements. Rajgarh MP Rodmal Singh Nagar engaged with participants, while Dhar MLA Neena Vikram Verma attended that district’s programme.
In Karnataka, MLC C.T. Ravi responded to students’ questions at an event in Bengaluru Rural. Participants there took the Loktantrik pledge and registered on the MY Bharat portal. A programme in Kolar included an introduction to MY Bharat, a presentation by a youth icon and a pledge-taking ceremony.
The campaign’s format combines discussions, presentations and direct exchanges with public representatives, giving young people an opportunity to explore how electoral participation connects with their role as citizens.
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