Politics in India has always been a “dirty game”. But the times are a-changin’. Quest asked our young readers about their role in changing the political scene in India.

One might define India as a democratic country, which is for the people, by the people and of the people but present-day India is of the politicians, by the politicians and for the politicians. This needs to change. It is only the youngistanis, the new-breed young politicians, who can transform India into a developed nation with their power of fresh ideas, ambitions, ability and the attitude. India being the youngest nation, only the youth can set right the wrong. The more the youth are sensitised to the flaws in our democracy the more they will rise to correct it.
Sambhavi Joshi, VIII B
Springdales School, Pusa Road

Nowadays in India there are a lot of problems like corruption, poverty, child labour, and many more. The youth with their opinion and thoughts can change this whole world. If they they use their bright minds for the welfare of India, they can easily bring a revolution in India. They know that corruption is bad, poverty has to be removed from India, and child labour in India should be stopped. They can also help by taking part in politics and with their bright ideas make India a prosperous and a successful family. So to conclude, the youth have the power to create revolution in India.
Ishant Hans, IX A
The Indian School, Sadiq Nagar

Youth— the doers of the society symbolise energy, vigour and newness. The youth have always been bashing the old and superstitious beliefs that have been practised in society. India’s freedom is the result of the young blood that spill during the war against British. The youth are the block builders of any country who work hard to boost the economy. Today the majority of the population is below 28 years, which means our policies should be framed according to their needs. Many young politicians like the late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi have carved a niche and transformed the outlook of India in the international arena. He not only introduced IT reforms but also initiated decentralisation and governance in our administrative system. The oldies of the politics should give a way to young and emerging leaders who are capable of bringing in practical and positive changes in the society. Many old leaders in the thirst of power do not encourage the youth’s involvement in politics but they should not forget that the youth are the present and they are the past.
Dynamic, courageous and self-motivated youth taking part in active politics with its new set of ideas can only make our politics transparent and people centric.
Komal Gautam, VII A
Apeejay School, Saket

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