Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), Mon, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, successfully organised the District-Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2027, in collaboration with the Yuching Students’ Union (YSU), at the Council Hall, Yuching, Mon on October 31.
The programme was organised as part of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027, with a speech competition providing a platform for young people to express their views on issues of national importance, and contribute their ideas towards the vision of a developed India. The competition was centred on the theme “One Nation, One Election” and witnessed enthusiastic participation from local youth. The initiative aimed to encourage young people to develop their public speaking skills, critical thinking, confidence and leadership qualities while engaging with important national issues.
Vice President of the Yuching Students’ Union, Khojun, welcomed the gathering and acknowledged the collaboration with MY Bharat, Mon, in organising the event. Addressing the gathering, District Youth Officer (DYO), MY Bharat, Mon, Rahul Sutliya, extended a warm welcome to all, and expressed his appreciation to the Yuching Students’ Union for its initiative and cooperation. He also highlighted the vision and objectives of Mera Yuva Bharat, an initiative which seeks to empower young people through experiential learning, volunteering, leadership development and active participation in nation-building.
In his address to the participants, the District Youth Officer noted that the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament was not merely a competition to identify winners, but an opportunity for young citizens to develop confidence, articulate their thoughts and become more informed and responsible participants in the democratic process.
He encouraged the participants to make the best use of the platform, express their perspectives confidently, and recognise that the ability to think critically and communicate effectively is essential for future leadership. He also encouraged the youth to remain connected with MY Bharat through its official portal and social media platforms to avail themselves of various opportunities and initiatives.
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The speech competition was subsequently conducted, with participants presenting their views on the theme “One Nation, One Election”. The performances were evaluated by an expert jury panel, which included H Chingshei Konyak, C Yapho and BT Tomwang. The jury assessed the participants on the basis of their content, clarity of thought, presentation and overall performance. Following the evaluation, the results were declared, with Ethiel Wangsa securing the first place, Ngapyuh securing the second place and E. Ngunyei Konyak securing the third place.
The top three winners were felicitated with prize medals, while all participants were presented with certificates in recognition of their participation and efforts. The three district-level winners will advance to the State-Level Championship, where they will compete for a place in the National Round. The top three winners at the State level will subsequently qualify for the National Round of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, scheduled to be held in January 2027.
The programme was chaired by Langwang, and the invocation was led by Henyei, Pastor. The programme concluded with the Vote of Thanks proposed by District Youth Officer Rahul Sutliya, who expressed sincere gratitude to the Yuching Students’ Union for its collaboration and support, the jury members for their valuable time and expertise, the guests, volunteers and organisers for their contributions, and the participants and audience for their enthusiastic involvement. The programme ended with a benediction pronounced by Khaplem, Associate Pastor (Women).
Through initiatives such as the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, MY Bharat seeks to nurture a generation of informed, confident and responsible young citizens who can contribute their ideas, abilities and leadership towards realising the vision of Viksit Bharat.
