Blitz Bureau
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on January 12 expressed confidence in the youth, stating that they are collectively charting the roadmap for India’s future over the next 25 years and will achieve the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.
Addressing the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on the occasion of National Youth Day, celebrated to honour Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary, PM Modi said, “Swami Vivekananda had immense trust in the youth of the nation. He believed in the new generation, and I share the same unwavering belief in today’s youth. If Swami Vivekananda were with us today, he would be inspired by the serious efforts of our youth, filling India with renewed trust and dreams.”
PM Modi highlighted the significance of the venue, saying, “In this very Bharat Mandapam, world leaders gathered to discuss global development. Today, my young leaders are shaping the roadmap for India’s next 25 years.”
Recounting a conversation with athletes, PM Modi said they referred to him as a “friend,” a relationship he claimed to share with every citizen. “The foundation of friendship is trust, and I trust the youth of this nation immensely. This trust inspired the creation of ‘My Bharat’ and paved the way for the ‘Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue’,” he said.
Acknowledging the challenges ahead, PM Modi remarked, “Some may consider this vision impossible, but I believe it is achievable. When millions of young people drive development forward, our goal becomes a reality.”
PM Modi also recalled India’s historical achievements, from the Independence struggle to overcoming agricultural crises, eliminating open defecation, achieving financial inclusion, and delivering LPG cylinders to every household.
He highlighted India’s global leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the development of vaccines and the world’s largest vaccination campaign.
The Prime Minister praised the youth’s contributions to the event, stating, “I feel immense pride in the youth’s understanding of the country’s challenges and their ground-level solutions. Your ideas, which emerged from this dialogue, will guide India’s policies and development. This event reflects the vast vision of India’s youth.” Mentioning that India is one of the youngest nations in the world, PM Modi reiterated his call to bring one lakh young people into politics.”I am confident many of you will step forward to participate in politics, contributing to the vision of a Viksit Bharat,” he added.
Earlier, the Prime Minister visited an exhibition where 3,000 young leaders showcased their innovative contributions, aligning their efforts with the vision of a “Viksit Bharat 2047.”
