# Vijender Gupta advocacy for academic and youth engagement

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> Updated: 2026-09-10T13:49:47.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has advocated for increased engagement between academic institutions and the political process. At the Vice Chancellors’ Conclave 2026, Gupta urged universities to act as partners in public policy by providing research-based evidence and expert opinions to assist in crafting legislation, particularly regarding environmental issues like climate change and air pollution.

Following these remarks, Gupta shifted his focus toward youth engagement through the Delhi Assembly’s Youth Outreach Programme. During meetings with students from various University of Delhi colleges—including Kirori Mal, Sukhdev, Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajdhani, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, and Shivaji—Gupta encouraged young people to move beyond being observers and to participate actively in governance and nation-building to contribute to the goal of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India).

In response to student inquiries regarding parliamentary functioning and his transition from Leader of the Opposition to Speaker, Gupta noted that his opposition experience shaped his commitment to ensuring all House members receive a fair opportunity to speak within parliamentary rules. He also highlighted measures taken to increase transparency and discipline in the Assembly, such as the implementation of timers on display screens to manage speaking time.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Delhi Assembly Speaker meets University of Delhi students

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta met with University of Delhi students to discuss democracy, nation-building, and the importance of contributing to society through various professional paths.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delhi-assembly-speaker-meets-university-of-delhi-students

### 2026-09-08: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta urges youth to join politics

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta urged Delhi University students to actively participate in politics and governance to help build a ‘Viksit Bharat’ during a legislative outreach programme.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delhi-assembly-speaker-vijender-gupta-urges-youth-to-join-politics

### 2026-08-22: Vijender Gupta urges universities to partner in public policy

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta urged universities to partner with governments by providing research and expert evidence to shape effective public policy and environmental legislation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vijender-gupta-urges-universities-to-partner-in-public-policy

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