India News | Youth Vital to Make Democracy Efficient, Says Cong's Moily

Pune, Sep 28 (PTI) Senior Congress leader M Veerappa Moily on Tuesday said youth must actively participate in politics as they had an instrumental role in making Indian democracy the most efficient in the world.

Also Read | Maharashtra: Residents Complaint about Smell of Gas Leak in Several Areas of Navi Mumbai; MGL Finds No Leakages.

He was speaking virtually at the valedictory session of the 11th Bhartiya Chhatra Sansad here.

Also Read | Deshbhakti Curriculum a Milestone in India's Progress Journey, Says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

He also said the colonial mindset must be broken in the country and issues like hunger, poverty, education, health and livelihood have to be addressed.

Prakash Karat, senior CPI(M) leader, who also spoke on the occasion virtually, said all efforts taken to transform India from "nothing to a prosperous middle class country is an achievement".

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)