Sri Vijaya Puram, November 4: Mera Yuva Bharat, Rangat, successfully organised the District Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026 today at the Auditorium of Mahatma Gandhi Government College (MGGC), Mayabunder, on the theme “One Nation, One Election.” The programme was conducted as part of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027, an initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, aimed at promoting youth leadership, democratic awareness and active participation in nation-building. The programme witnessed an enthusiastic gathering of approximately 200 students and teachers from North and Middle Andaman District, reflecting the growing interest of young people in democratic processes and national affairs.
The programme was graced by Mrs. Arpona Roy, Up-Adhyaksha, Zilla Parishad, North & Middle Andaman, as the Chief Guest. Dr. R. V. R. Murthy, Principal, MGGC, Mayabunder, attended as the Guest of Honour, while Mr. Prakash Howladar, Deputy Education Officer, Mayabunder, was present as the Special Guest. The event also witnessed the presence of distinguished jury members, educational representatives and enthusiastic young participants of North and Middle Andaman.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest, Mrs. Arpona Roy, encouraged the youth to actively participate in democratic processes and develop a responsible understanding of national issues. The Guest of Honour, Dr. R. V. R. Murthy, and the Special Guest, Mr. Prakash Howladar, also addressed the participants and motivated them to enhance their knowledge, confidence and communication skills through such platforms.
The District Round focused on the theme “One Nation, One Election,” providing participants an opportunity to express their views, arguments and perspectives on an important national issue through parliamentary-style speeches and deliberations. The competition was evaluated by an eminent panel of jury members.
Selected representatives from the District Round will compete at the State Level in Sri Vijaya Puram and may get an opportunity to participate in the national-level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament in January 2027 at the historic Central Hall of Parliament of India, New Delhi, providing them with a unique platform to present their views at the national level.
Through this initiative, Mera Yuva Bharat, Rangat, reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young citizens as informed, confident and responsible future leaders and strengthening their participation in democratic processes and nation-building. The programme marked an important milestone in promoting youth leadership, parliamentary awareness and civic engagement across North and Middle Andaman, said a press release from the District Youth Officer, Mera Yuva Bharat, Rangat.
