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PUNE, Feb 22 : Calling upon young Indians to actively participate in nation-building, Tarun Chugh, BJP national general secretary, on Sunday asked youth to enter politics with a ‘Nation First’ spirit and take responsibility for the country’s future in a leadership role.
Speaking as the Chief Guest on the second day of the 15th Indian Student Parliament jointly organized by MIT World Peace University and MIT School of Government, Chugh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has motivated one lakh young people to join politics and contribute to shaping the nation’s destiny. “We must strive for excellence in every field. Our goal is to build a developed India by 2047,” he added.
“This is our motherland and our karmabhoomi. Youth must step forward to bring glory to India on the global stage,” he said.
Dr. Rahul Vishwanath Karad, Executive President of MIT World Peace University, presided. Vice-Chancellor Dr. R. M. Chitnis was among those on the dais.
Emphasizing the importance of democratic values, Chugh said, “Democracy is the soul of our nation. Young people must act as its guardians. India is progressing rapidly and has strengthened its position globally. It is emerging as one of the fastest-growing economies. There was a time when India sought support from the world, but in the past 12 years, that narrative has changed. Today, countries across the globe want to partner with India.”
Referring to the growing influence of technology and innovation, he noted that lakhs of people gathered in Delhi for an AI summit to deliberate on the future of artificial intelligence. It is the youth who will decide India’s place in the world. The 21st century belongs to India. India has the highest number of startups globally. This is not the time to pause, but to move ahead and embrace challenges, he said.
Highlighting India’s historical resilience, Chugh stated that the country has progressed through centuries despite invasions and colonial rule. He cited the 1965 and 1971 wars as examples of national strength and unity. “Students are not just citizens of tomorrow; they are citizens of today. Understanding national challenges and finding solutions is not just the government’s responsibility, but also that of every citizen. Every major transformation in the country has been powered by youth,” he noted.
He exhorted young Indians to commit themselves to the vision of a developed and strong India. “The country is progressing at a GDP growth rate of 7.5 percent. Youth must dare to dream big and work towards making India a global leader guided by humanism,” he said.( UNI)