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Vijender Gupta advocacy for academic and youth engagement

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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 a meeting meetings with students from the various University of Delhi—including those from Delhi colleges—including Kirori Mal, Sukhdev, Shaheed Bhagat Singh, and Law Centres I Rajdhani, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, and II—Gupta Shivaji—Gupta encouraged young people to move beyond being observers and to participate actively in governance and nation-building. He advised students nation-building to focus on continuous learning and personal excellence rather than excessive pressure contribute to the goal of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India). In response to student inquiries regarding their futures. parliamentary functioning and his transition from Leader of the Opposition to Speaker, Gupta emphasized noted that nation-building is not exclusive his opposition experience shaped his commitment to politics, noting that individuals can contribute ensuring all House members receive a fair opportunity to society through any profession by acting with honesty and responsibility. speak within parliamentary rules. He also stressed the importance of an informed citizenry, advising students highlighted measures taken to engage with diverse viewpoints increase transparency and participate discipline in debate and disagreement, provided the Assembly, such actions remain within as the framework implementation of constitutional values and mutual respect. timers on display screens to manage speaking time.

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