Delhi Gujarati Samaj representatives attend the event at NDMC Convention Centre, highlighting youth participation and democratic values
New Delhi: With the objective of strengthening democratic values and connecting young people with the national political process, Citizen for Democracy organised ‘Mock Parliament – Voice of Today’s Youth’ on 30 October 2026 at the NDMC Convention Centre, New Delhi. The programme, which began at 9:00 AM, provided a platform for young participants to share their views on democracy, nation-building and important contemporary issues.
Objective of the Programme
In today's changing political and social environment, the role of young people extends beyond simply casting their votes. The Mock Parliament aimed to provide a platform where young participants could understand the functioning of democracy, raise questions and express their views on matters concerning the country's future.
Key Highlight: Direct Interaction with National Office-Bearers from the Ruling and Opposition Sides
One of the key highlights of the programme was the initiative to facilitate direct interaction with national office-bearers from both the ruling and opposition sides. Participants were encouraged to raise questions and share their views on subjects including:
● Democracy and its strengthening in the country
● Youth participation in the democratic process
● The role of young people in nation-building
● The current political landscape
Why Is This Initiative Important?
The key objectives and features of the initiative included:
1. Providing a platform to understand and safeguard democracy.
2. Giving young people an experience of the parliamentary system.
3. Facilitating one-to-one interaction with national leaders.
4. Encouraging open discussions on issues concerning the country's future.
Representatives of Delhi Gujarati Samaj Attend the Programme
Several representatives associated with Delhi Gujarati Samaj and South Delhi Gujarati Mandal attended the programme. Those present included:
● Deepti Ben Bhatt: Convener of Delhi Gujarati Prakoshth.
● Hitesh Bhai Ambani: Executive Committee Member of Delhi Gujarati Samaj.
● Nitin Bhai Acharya: Executive Committee Member of Delhi Gujarati Samaj.
● Harsh Vardhan Rathod: Executive Committee Member of South Delhi Gujarati Mandal.
The guests encouraged young people to take an active part in the democratic process. They emphasised that today's youth will lead India in the future and highlighted the importance of awareness about democratic values and national responsibilities.
‘Save Democracy’ – The Central Message of the Programme
‘Save Democracy’ was the central message of the programme. Through the Mock Parliament, young participants gained an understanding of parliamentary proceedings and expressed their views on important national issues. The initiative highlighted the importance of strengthening democratic values and encouraging active youth participation.
The organisers appealed to citizens interested in democracy, students and young people to participate in the initiative and contribute towards strengthening democratic values.
