The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports concluded a nationwide campaign to promote electoral awareness among young people. The initiative reached 31 states and union territories, involved over 500 institutions, and engaged with various public representatives.
On November 6, 2026, the 'Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvad: Know Your Vote' campaign, organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), concluded after a ten-day run. The campaign aimed to educate young people about their voting rights and electoral procedures and encouraged responsible participation in democracy.
From October 26 to November 5, 2026, a total of 536 Yuva Samvads were conducted across 31 states and union territories, reaching approximately 100,493 young people and involving 536 Youth Icons. The campaign aimed to reach 500 universities, colleges, and institutions nationwide.
The campaign witnessed participation by Governors, Union Ministers, State Ministers, Members of Parliament, and other public figures. Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh Shri Gulab Chand Kataria attended a programme in Chandigarh, while Governor of Nagaland Shri Nand Kishore Yadav participated in an event in Dimapur. In Delhi, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal and Lieutenant Governor Shri Taranjit Singh Sandhu interacted with students.
Members of Parliament, including Shri Chaudhary Dharambir Singh, Shri Pradan Baruah, Shri Ranjit Dutta, Smt. Rupkumari Choudhary and Shri Mahesh Kashyap, also participated in programs across different States.
Sports personalities and Youth Icons from the sporting community also participated in programs across several States, sharing their experiences and encouraging youth participation in sports. In Punjab, international rugby player Ms. Amandeep Kaur spoke about her sporting journey and the role of sports in building discipline and confidence, while rowing Sports Icon Shri Kulwinder Singh interacted with students in Moga.
In Rajasthan, Sports Icon Ms. Bhumika Shukla interacted with young participants in Jaipur, while programs in Uttar Pradesh highlighted cycling and initiatives such as Khelo India.
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