'Mann ki Baat' programme: PM Narendra Modi urges youth to join politics

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reached out to the youth of the country, urging them to contribute to society in various ways, including joining politics and helping senior citizens become familiar with digital technology. He urged them to enthusiastically share their innovative ideas at the forthcoming 'Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue' and participate in preparing the future roadmap of the country.

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' address, the PM lauded the life and lessons of Swami Vivekanand whose birth anniversary on January 12 is celebrated as Youth Day. "Next year is Swami Vivekananda's 162nd birth anniversary. This time it will be celebrated in a very special way. On this occasion, a Maha Kumbh of young minds is going to be held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on January 11-12, and the name of this initiative is 'Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue'. Crores of youth from all over India will participate in it," Modi said. Over two thousand youth selected from villages, blocks, districts, states are expected to attend. The PM recalled his remarks in his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort where he had urged the youth from non-political families to join politics. On Sunday, he declared that campaigns will be run to connect one lakh youths to politics.