Indian Youth and Politics
2007
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POLITICS is perhaps the most commonly used word in every sphere of life these days. Now when independent India has reached the age of 60, why not have a look at the youth and their perception of politics?
Independent India has completed a journey of 60 successful years. During this period we have witnessed the worst and the best. The changes our country went through have helped it to evolve as a stronger and progressive nation in the world. It’s no secret that for our generation politics as a career comes way down the career option list. Politics is losing its appeal amongst the youth of India.
Reasons are many like rampant corruption, criminalisation of politics, apathy towards people’s needs; lack of accountability and the list goes on. When we have so many options to explore, why should we dirty our hands in politics?
We put the blame on the government and our elected members whenever we see or feel that our representatives are not doing their job efficiently. But more than 50 per cent of population does not take part in political process of our country. Thus we have no right to blame anyone except ourselves. We all feel that the system needs to be changed but we don’t want to take the responsibility on our shoulders. We have potential human resources who can change the scenario, but they choose to go to UK or US for studies and jobs and restrict their lives only to their “secured” jobs and settle there permanently.
The perception of our generation about politics has generally been negative. Though we have few young politicians, they have not been allowed to stretch their wings. The politicians need to open up and promote the young generation in the mainstream politics. It is stereotype to think that only people with gray hair can become successful politicians. In UK, Tony Blair retires at 58 while in our country the chief posts are mostly occupied by the politicians above 50 years of age. The younger generation doesn’t have any outlet to show their principles of leadership. Now ask the youth of India about the politics and there’s an answer straight on your face. Who wants to join the politics?
But is turning away from the politics and maintaining a distance form political class really a solution?
Changing dysfunctional behaviour is difficult but not impossible. If we as a nation have to move ahead and build the country of our dreams, we have to use politics as a medium to ensure that government remains sensitive and accountable to the people. We come back to the same question. Who will take this country into the era of prosperity, economic growth, sustained development and all round progress?
It will have to be a collective effort. We will have to work together with a common goal in mind. We have come a long way but journey by no means is over. It is important to make this growth sustainable. India has large productive and young population as her asset.
If we truly believe that the future of any country lies in the hands of the youth than we need to take a step forward. Only youth can change the pace and width of the course of our nation’s progress and make India a global giant. If we want to see a better India it’s time to take charge. We have to build a foundation now for a prosperous future. Unless youth feel concerned and gets involved in politics at all stages, we cannot expect a nation to grow.
Remember, it is not good for a nation when its citizens only complain and expect someone else to fix their problems.
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September 16th, 2007 at 11:41 am
ya its right what is politics? acually indian peole not intrasted join the politics.
February 19th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
“politic”-everyone says its a dirty game,i want to ask those “what about the other games of life u r playing?”if we have right to speak against politics and politiciation then we have to chose the right leaders.yes for this we have to know whats going on n who is the best?don’t run just stay n fight in right way.
March 8th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
Youth participation in politics was not much seen upto last election. However, today we have some politicians like rahul, priyanka, deora, Jyoti.. shinde (gwalior), raj thakre any many more on local and state level. The only problem is that these are from the political backgrond and work on the blessings of their father or mother or some close relative. Had they been from non political family they may not have gained the status they have today. Bharat Uday Mission is one outfit of IITians who are planning to enter in politics at a certain point of time. Though I have not seen their latest activities, whatever they did was very systematic and giving boost for young ones to participate in politics. However, the current young politicians mentioned above have not been able to get rid of the problems like corruption whiche means they have also become a part and parcel of the same corrupt politics. Else there would have been a sizable change today. May be some one from us need to take controls in future.
sunil
May 28th, 2008 at 8:01 am
It’s perfectly true.If our aged leaders in the past could bring about such a revolution then why can’t we.Sitting in the corner and critisizing the contamination of corrupt leaders will not make and difference between us and those leaders.It’s important for us to know the manner in which we are governed. And this I do not think distracts us from our duties towards our parents and other things. In fact, politics is a concern for the better needs of common people. So in a way we only become more conscious of our duties towards society at large.
Moreover, the young population of country can always have fresh ideas to alleviate a cetain problem. it is true to a certain extent that with age comes experience, and that has been well established by the likes of our very own PM, Mr. Manmohan Sigh, who has an excellent academic knowledge and experience to lead India, but also the likes of BSchool graduates like Sachin Pilot, MIlind deora adds life and a fresh set of ideas to the decision making bodies.
So to revive the current System it’s we the “Youth” who needs to step in the system and change it for better,
So that our next generation do not have same-things to say in this kind of discussion.
July 8th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
Today’s Indian youth is a generation full of hope and promise. I am talking about my generation, those born in the Indira Gandhi era (1966-1984). Now at the dawn of the Third Millennium, this generation is poised to become the new leaders, those that will carry forward the torch of our nation’s politics, culture, business, sports, music, cinema, society and basically be the representatives of India in all fields
How many young Indians today would list politics as their chosen field of interest? Very few. But why is this?
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Amit
August 6th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
if I as a youth would gain something from the politics, I would take part . but will I be allowed! Is the Shining India ready for politicians who are educated and eager for a revolution . or are there masses who are satisfied with the conditions ?
NEXT QUESTION : Why should I take part in politics? My life is fine , am not affected by it and don;t care about being an Indian ! what would I gain >?
question which we all ask , and somehow never find an answer. politics is a dirty game and nobody wants to enter the puddle .forget the youth, there has not been any fresh candidates in the legislature for a long time and there has not been a single new ideal figure for the youth !
youth is not disinterested , its kept aside , or made busy in other things in life .
NOBODY WANTS THEM TO THINK ;-(
August 7th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Well i agree with you one few points but then whose responsibility is to change the system.
We do no good by just complaining and expecting others to fix our problems.
It is not that youth are kept aside but yes they are being given less opportunities and are still not involved in matters pertaining to nation. This should be done.
Moreover youth should not hesitate to join politics and political parties should also make some amendments and give youth more space in the set up.
August 7th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Excuse me Rishabh, if u think the parties will make amendments for the youth, then itz better 2 4get about the idea….we have to take the cleansing job upon ourselves….i think the youth of today should form a political organization [unlike the blood-loving student unions] determined to make REAL change to this stagnating pool of Indian politics…