Has youth activism come of
age in India?
With the SC staying the
government’s quota plans, the students have proved that youth can bring about a
change even against the political will. Now, they want to take the fight inside
Parliament. With the students now planning to enter politics, has Indian youth
finally realised their social responsibility?
active politics to have their say in the system?
‘Youth brings a fresh approach’
• It is only the youth who can fight against corruption and other ills dogging
the society. They bring a fresh approach to the system, which has been
corrupted by the vested interests of unscrupulous politicians, government officials
and businessmen. –UDAY
‘We need a global perspective’
• If we are really want to develop India and make the country a superpower, it
is very important that the task is given to the GenX. They are the people of
today, are well educated and have an international perspective. It is
imperative that they enter politics and help in managing the affairs of this
country. – N CHANDER
‘They have to clear the mess’
• Till now, the youth of India used to
stay away from politics because of its reputation. No parents wanted their
child to take up politics. But it is important that Young India enters into the
mess that is politics to clear it. If we all come together, India can be put on
the fast-track to global superstardom. – ABHI
‘Merit comes first’
• If the students come together, they
can definitely do a great job. A case in point is the anti-quota stir. The
students proved that merit is more important than the government’s whims. Keep
up the good work. – HARSHA
‘They are the
decision-makers’
• The future of this country is in the
hands of the youth. It is they who shall either enjoy or suffer from the
decisions that are taken today. They should definitely take an active interest
in politics. – DR RANJEET SINGH
(Times of India/5 March 2007)
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