Expressing satisfaction over the response to his recent exhortation from Red Fort to connect over 100,000 youth without a political pedigree with politics, PM Narendra Modi, in his monthly radio talk ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday said a large number of youth, keen to join politics, were looking for the right opportunity and guidance.
“I have also received letters from youth across the country on this subject. Enormous response is being received on social media as well. People have sent me many kinds of suggestions. Some youth have written in their letters that it is truly inconceivable for them. On account of the absence of a political legacy on the part of their grandfather or parents they could not enter politics despite wanting to join,” the PM said.
Citing a few responses to his Red Fort call, Modi said some youth had written that they possessed good experience working at the ground level and, hence, they could help solve people’s problems.
“Some youth have also written that dynastic politics crushes new talent. Some youth have mentioned that such efforts will lend more strength to our democracy. I thank everyone for sending in suggestions on the subject. I hope that now with our collective efforts, youth who do not possess a political background will also be able to come forward in politics... their experience and their fervour will prove useful for the country,” Modi said.
He recalled the freedom movement and said many people without a political background had come forward and took the plunge for the sake of India’s freedom. “Once more, we require the same spirit to attain the goal of Viksit Bharat. I shall urge all my young friends to positively join this campaign. This step of yours will be transformative in terms of your future and the country’s future,” the PM said.
He also hailed people for the success of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign and said when people join hands to express a sentiment, it lends unparalleled glory to any campaign.
Modi said on the website of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’, more than 50 mn selfies were posted, which showed the campaign wove the entire country into a thread of togetherness and this exactly was what ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ is.
