Birla urges youth to draw inspiration from the historic venue

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026 event, organized by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with Parliamentary Research & Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE) of Lok Sabha Secretariat, today at the historic Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan.

Addressing young participants assembled from across the nation, Shri Birla reminded them that they were standing in the very Hall that symbolizes India’s great democratic traditions. He hailed the Constitution of India as the world’s largest and a definitive guiding document for all citizens, urging the youth to draw inspiration from the historic venue as they deliberate on the roadmap for a Viksit Bharat.

Highlighting the massive scale of youth engagement in India’s democratic process, Shri Birla noted that over 5 million youth are now actively associated with the Youth Parliament programme. He emphasized that this diverse gathering—transcending states, languages, and cultural backgrounds—is united by a singular resolve: realizing the vision of a Viksit Bharat. Noting that the onus for realizing the dream of Viksit Bharat 2047 rests on the youth, he lauded the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for steering the nation’s youth toward constructive nation-building, adding that the platform serves as a vital incubator for democratic values, dialogue, and leadership.

Hailing India’s youth as the nation’s core engine of innovation, Shri Birla stated that the next generation possesses the unique energy and “new resolve” required to transform the country. He placed special emphasis on the rapidly increasing footprint of women in leadership roles globally and domestically. From science and technology to agriculture and national security, he observed that women are breaking traditional barriers and driving social transformation. He noted that this inclusive surge in democratic and economic participation is vital for the country’s ongoing nation-building process.

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya; Secretary General, Lok Sabha Utpal Kumar Singh; and Secretary, Dr. Pallavi Jain Govil, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports were present on the occasion. (UPDATED ON 16TH JUNE 2026)