Mentioning the contribution of India, the Mother of democracy, at the global level, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that democratic values, principles and institutions have been present in India since ancient times, which have evolved as per the needs of the time.
Addressing the valedictory function of the 4th edition of National Youth Parliament Festival (NYPF) in the Central Hall of Parliament, New Delhi, he added that there have been mentions of democratic institutions in India from ancient Vedic period to Mahabharata and Buddhist period. Expressing joy, Birla observed that democracy and democratic values are an integral part of India and its citizens.
Birla welcomed all the young participants to the historic Central Hall of the Parliament House. He informed the participants that the Central Hall has been witness to many historical and glorious occasions, including the transfer of power from Britain to India and the making of the Constitution. He mentioned that it was here in the Central Hall that India’s freedom fighters and Constitution makers prepared the supreme law of the nation i.e. the Constitution of India.
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur said that, ‘You are the present and you will be building the future of this country as well. He also said that, Youth will be at the forefront in Nation building to take the country from Amrit Kaal to Swarnim Kaal. The youth must be committed and undertake their duties to uphold the Panch Pran that have been enumerated by our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
He said that youth being the largest stakeholder, the youth have to play the most important role in nation building. He also informed that digitisation and data revolution have been the harbinger of efficient delivery of public services, transparency and most importantly the citizens’ trust. He also said that, India has transitioned from being one of the fragile five economies to top five economies of the world. We have moved from policy paralysis, to policy reforms to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, he added.
