“India, the country with the largest youth population, cannot
afford to see its youth being seduced into being hooligans and act as political
stooges playing into the hands of those doing party politics. What is happening
today in the country is neither in the interest of the next generation nor the
country”, said noted author Dr Birbal Jha while addressing a gathering on
‘Current National Issues’ at British Lingua, an institute of international
repute for communication skills.
“Our youth need to know the
problems that our country is facing and work for solutions to making a stronger
and vibrant nation. The government should provide and promote quality
education, job opportunities, research services and other facilities that could
help reshape the future of the country”, added Dr Jha while speaking on the
topic in Delhi.
“To protest is a democratic
right of every citizen and it is one of the most important tools for the public
to hold the policymakers responsible for their actions and make people aware
about government's policy decisions. However, sabotaging national interest
setting ablaze the public or private vehicles and properties, playing with
interest and disrupting lives of the people cannot be justified in any manner
or fashion”, thundered the vocal Dr Jha.
Dr Jha pointed out the need
for proper dissemination of information by the government, regarding its
policies so that people are made aware of them and don't become victims of
disinformation campaigns.
Appealing to the youth to
study the bills and acts thoroughly and not to fall into the trap of vested
interests, Dr Jha emphasized that the youth in the country are the future of
the nation and they must make sure that they work in the national interest.
“Creating job opportunities,
setting the economy right, maintaining harmony in society, all these are the
responsibilities of the government and it must own up to it rather than merely
talking on emotive issues. The unemployment situation in our country is
appalling. The market is down and businesses are struggling. Most importantly,
in want of finance which is like the blood for any person or entity, no good
can take place. The government must work on the economic issues plaguing the
country”, averred Dr Jha.