The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through MY Bharat, organised 100 youth dialogues in 23 states and union territories under the ‘Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvaad: Apna Vote Jaanen’ campaign. The aim is to raise electoral awareness and encourage responsible participation of youth in democracy. More than 16,600 youths and 100 youth icons attended, engaging with representatives on voting rights, civic duties and the role of youth in strengthening democracy
Participants came from North India – Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh; South India – Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Puducherry; Northeast – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Mizoram; East – Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal; Central – Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh; and West – Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. As of 26.10.2026 to 05.11.2026, 411 youth dialogues have been held across 31 states and union territories, with 77,500 youths and 411 youth icons participating
In Delhi, Union Minister Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal attended a youth dialogue in the Mahrauli area, conversing with students and answering their questions on electoral processes. In Haryana, Lok Sabha MP Shri Chaudhary Dharamveer Singh from Bhiwani engaged with young participants, sharing his views on voting and electoral awareness. In Punjab, M.Y. Bharat organised programmes in Ludhiana with the help of C.T. University and at Guru Arjun Dev College in Tarn Taran
In Assam, MPs Shri Pradan Boro and Shri Ranjit Dutta spoke with young participants in Dhemaji and Tejpur (Sonitpur). These discussions gave students the chance to ask questions about voter awareness and democratic participation. In Chhattisgarh, M.Y. Bharat held youth dialogues in Dhamtari and Kawardha. In Dhamtari, MP Mrs. Rupakumari Chaudhary answered students’ questions, while youth icon Shri Gulab Singh Verma highlighted voting rights and civic duties under the theme ‘Your Vote, Your Voice’. In Kawardha, the MP spoke with youths and Ms. Aditi Mishra inspired them towards responsible citizenship. Participants also took a pledge to fulfil their duties as responsible citizens
In Bihar, the Patna programme focused on voter registration, electoral procedures and the importance of free and honest voting. Discussions encouraged first‑time voters to participate responsibly in the democratic process and to exercise their franchise without inducement or undue influence
In Madhya Pradesh, youth dialogues were held in Anoopur, Damoh, Jhabua, Khargosh (Western Nimad) and Mandla. The events introduced M.Y. Bharat’s activities, presented ‘Apna Vote Jaanen’, involved conversations with young participants and included a collective democratic oath. The Mandla session incorporated youth perspectives, interactions with elected representatives and sporting experiences, reaffirming the importance of democratic values and nation‑building
This nationwide initiative is advancing discussions on democratic participation in colleges and educational institutions, allowing youth to interact directly with representatives and providing a platform to discuss their role as responsible citizens