Monday brought 170 eager young faces from Jammu and Kashmir districts including Anantnag, Kupwara, Baramulla, Budgam, Srinagar, and Pulwama to the Delhi Legislative Assembly. Framed by the Kashmiri Youth Exchange under ‘Mera Yuva Bharat’—Youth Affairs Ministry’s pride with Home Ministry aid—this tour amplified national cohesion via parliamentary immersion.
Secretariat briefings revealed Speaker Vijender Gupta’s triumphs: a solar-powered pioneer among assemblies nationwide, powered by NeVA’s full digital suite. Plans to reimagine it as a cultural heritage beacon promised enduring impact.
The thrill was palpable for capital newbies, etching indelible memories. Core sessions unpacked legislative discourse, query sessions, and elected officials’ governance roles. Architectural lore enthralled: British Central Legislative Council’s former seat, evolved to Parliament, then interim secretariat post-1911 Delhi shift.
Vithalbhai Patel’s foundational role in traditions came alive. Youths grilled officials on policy-making, admin intricacies, and democratic flows, sparking vibrant exchanges. This pivotal exposure demystified constitutional pillars, empowering Kashmir’s next generation with insights into India’s democratic machinery and heritage.