Yuva Sansad (Youth Parliament): The “Viksit Bharat Yuva Sansad”, a two-day event hosted at Jamia Hamdard, focusing on the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, when India will complete 100 years of Independence. BY Md Hayat Anjum and Fouzia Iqbal.
The main theme of the event was — “One Nation, One Election – A Path Towards a Developed India.”
The event commenced at 10:00 AM, beginning with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by the Hamdard Tarana, performed by the students of Jamia Hamdard.
10:00 – 10:15 AM – Lamp Lighting Ceremony
All guests, along with the Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Hamdard, lit the ceremonial lamp, symbolising India’s progress. The message was clear—Viksit Bharat is not just a dream but a commitment that must be fulfilled collectively by the people of India.
10:15 – 10:30 AM – Guest Welcome
The university administration welcomed the distinguished guests with shawls and mementos. The chief guest was Ms. Joyshree Das Verma (National President, FICCI Women’s Organization). Other key dignitaries included:
Afshar Alam (Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Hamdard)
Chandan Kumar (MLA, Sangam Vihar)
Dr. Lal Singh (State Director, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan)
Dr. Javed Ahmed
Mirza Rahil Baig
Dr. Anjali Kaushik
Dr. Anzar Alam
He highlighted PM Narendra Modi’s vision of empowering 100,000 young leaders from non-political backgrounds. He emphasised that politics should serve national development rather than personal interests and stressed the need for improvements in healthcare, education, roads, and water facilities in Delhi.
He described youth as the future and pride of India. He compared success in life to preparing for an exam—consistent effort and dedication lead to achievement. He also announced that 300 educational institutions, including Jamia Hamdard, had been selected for this initiative.
Three Phases of the Yuva Sansad
1. District Level
2. State Level
3. National Level
The selected participants will get an opportunity to present their ideas in the Indian Parliament for shaping Viksit Bharat.
Joyshree Verma emphasised women empowerment and their role in India’s development. She stressed the importance of gender equality and encouraged youth to actively participate in nation-building. She also highlighted India’s cultural diversity as its greatest strength.
Prof. Afshar Alam praised the Government of India’s initiative, stating that events like Yuva Sansad encourage critical thinking and strengthen democratic values. He urged youth to actively contribute to social and political reforms.
Dr. Javed expressed gratitude towards all organizers, volunteers, professors, government representatives, media, and reporters for their support. The session concluded with the national anthem.
Following the break, the jury members explained the event rules and regulations to participants, who then shared their views on “What does Viksit Bharat mean?”
Discussion on “One Nation, One Election”
Positive Aspects
1. Saves time and resources – A single election cycle would reduce campaign costs and administrative efforts.
2. Political stability – Governments would complete their full term without mid-term elections, allowing them to focus on development.
3. Fair election process – Equal campaign opportunities for all parties, ensuring impartial elections.
4. Efficient administration – A synchronized electoral process would enable better governance.
Negative Aspects
1. Diverse state issues – India’s regional challenges might get overshadowed in a single election process.
2. Challenges for smaller parties – Larger political parties with financial strength might dominate, making it difficult for smaller parties to compete.
3. Administrative burden – Conducting simultaneous elections nationwide would require significant planning and logistics.
4. Risk of political instability – Unexpected election results could lead to nationwide uncertainty.
Benefits to the Nation
1. Reduced election costs – Eliminating frequent elections would lead to massive financial savings.
2. Stable governments – Ensures long-term policy planning and decision-making.
3. Improved election transparency – A unified electoral system could promote fairness and accountability.
4. Better coordination between state and central governments – Policies can be implemented seamlessly.
The “One Nation, One Election” system could be a significant step towards Viksit Bharat. If implemented effectively, it would ensure political stability, resource efficiency, and administrative effectiveness. However, challenges related to regional diversity and smaller political parties must be considered. If executed properly, this policy could reshape India’s future.
Thus, Day 1 of the event concluded successfully.
(Md Hayat Anjum is a Mass communication and journalism student and Fouzia Iqbal studies Islamic Studies at Jamia Hamdard)
