Youth Empowerment or Political Apathy! What Defines the 2024 Elections?

 Ikkz Ikbal ✉

As India will decide the fate of political parties in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, it is not the seasoned politicians who set the tone, but the common people who write the song of change. The Indian democracy needs a fresh tune, that should match the vibes of the common people.

Gone are the days when the youth were mere spectators in the political spectacle while being persuaded by promises of basic amenities like water, electricity and roads. They expect more now — a voice that syncs with their hopes, their aspirations, and their future.

The message is loud and clear: politics is no longer an elite sport, but a stage where common people, the beating heart of the country, take centre stage. It’s high time for youth to stop being passive recipients of political agendas crafted by others and to take ownership of their agency, autonomy, and right to influence the course of the country.

Education, career, lifestyle, dignity, peace_ these are the new fronts in the youth’s fight for progress and prosperity. We have to realize that real empowerment comes from inside, not from the hands of our politicians. Your primary Issue is not having access to necessities like water, electricity and roads but developing your skills, reaching your full potential and safeguarding your dignity.

As the torchbearers of tomorrow, the youth hold the key to the future. A country at a turning point in its history will be shaped by the decisions you make, the actions you do, and the values you uphold. The progress and prosperity of the nation depend not on the whims of politicians but on the collective resolve of its youth to promote justice, push change and foster innovation.

It Is high time now to narrate a new story in Indian politics_ The one that redefines democracy in the largest democracy in the world. A narrative that celebrates the power of the people and that supports the aspirations of the youth.

In the current Lok Sabha Elections, let’s listen to the young, let’s embrace their vision for a brighter tomorrow, and usher in a time when politics is no longer a spectator sport but rather a collaborative endeavour that gives every citizen the ability to influence both their destiny and the destiny of the nation.

In these times of viral connectivity and information sharing, the youth of India are positioned to use technology and social media to cover their voices, forge meaningful connections, and effect transformative change. As they navigate the complexities of the modern world, they carry with them the spirit of persistence, the torch of hope and the unyielding conviction that they are not just the future of the nation but its driving force. Thus, let us support them, stand shoulder to shoulder with them, and let’s carry on this journey together in the direction of a more promising, more inclusive, and more prosperous future for all.

Tail Piece:

Everywhere politics often feels like a foreign domain reserved exclusively for the privileged, it is easy to forget that its impact resonates through every part of our lives. Yet, as common people, we hold the ability to direct the path of our collective destiny. By embracing the curiosity for political affairs and participating in civic dialogue, we can bridge the gap between the halls of power and the streets where we live. At the end of the day, it is not just the ‘politicians’ who determine the direction of our nation, but every one of us, bound by our shared goals and our collective voice.

Note: Ikkz Ikbal has a PG in Biotechnology and is an Administrator at Maryam Memorial Institute Pandithpora Qaziabad. He can be mailed at ikkzikbal@gmail.com.