Youth and Politics

Abstract

Introduction

The text emphasizes the crucial role of youth participation in politics for strengthening democracy and driving national development. Although India has progressed since independence, its growth could have been greater with more young, energetic, and moral leaders guiding the nation. Youth are described as the “young blood” of the nation, possessing the power to shape its future positively or negatively.

Historical and global examples, such as the Tiananmen Square protests and the Mandal Commission riots, demonstrate how youth power can influence political movements. In India, however, politics is often dominated by two groups — “Princelings,” who inherit political positions, and “Thuglings,” who gain influence through aggression and violence. Despite this, many young Indians have shown their awareness and activism through movements like Anna Hazare’s anti-corruption campaign and protests against social injustices.

The text argues that for real change, youth must enter politics directly, not just participate through protests. By doing so, they can reform the system from within and realize Swami Vivekananda’s dream of a corruption-free, honest, and cooperative India. Ultimately, young, ethical politicians are needed to transform Indian democracy and inspire future generations.

Conclusion

Indian youth is participating actively to bring about change in the country, and in the coming time it will be this section of society that will be targeted by political parties as a vote bank. Along with interest in politics, youngsters’ involvement in political campaigning also increased.

References

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Copyright

Copyright © 2025 Dr. Smt. Sunila Ekka. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.