MY Bharat youth campaign reaches 11,800 participants across 20 States and UTs
New Delhi: MY Bharat campaign engaged over 11,800 young people through 60 programmes across 20 States and Union Territories on November 2. Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), under the Department of Youth Affairs, organised the events as part of its ‘Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvad: Know Your Vote’ initiative.
With the latest programmes, the campaign has completed 220 Yuva Samvaads across 29 States and Union Territories. These events have engaged 43,995 young people and 220 Youth Icons so far. The nationwide campaign runs from October 26 to November 5, 2026, and aims to reach 500 universities, colleges and educational institutions.
The initiative seeks to improve electoral awareness among young people, especially first-time voters. It also aims to encourage informed participation in the democratic process. Through these discussions, participants learn about voting rights, electoral procedures and civic responsibilities. In addition, they get opportunities to interact with elected representatives, Youth Icons and other distinguished personalities.
In New Delhi, Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road Transport and Highways Harsh Malhotra attended a programme. He discussed voting rights, electoral participation and the role of young citizens in strengthening democracy.
Meanwhile, Ranaghat (SC) MP Jagannath Sarkar interacted with students in Nadia, West Bengal. In Assam, MP Devasish Sharma engaged with young participants in Nagaon.
In Bihar, programmes in Purbi Champaran (Motihari) and Siwan featured a collective Loktantrik Pledge. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to responsible citizenship and democratic participation. Former Deputy Chief Minister and Katihar Sadar MLA Tarkishore Prasad also interacted with youth in Katihar. He urged them to understand the value of their votes and contribute actively to democracy.
In Haryana, Wushu player and Youth Icon Aryan Sood spoke with participants in Panipat. The discussion covered youth involvement in politics, voting awareness and career opportunities in sports. Similarly, the programme in Mansa, Punjab, featured an interactive session with a Youth Icon and a collective Loktantrik Pledge.
MY Bharat campaign promotes electoral awareness across states
In Madhya Pradesh, programmes took place in Barwani, Balaghat, Bhind, Chhindwara, Dindori, Guna, Panna, Ratlam and Sagar. These events included interactions with Youth Icons, sports personalities and public representatives. Participants also took the Loktantrik Pledge and learned about MY Bharat opportunities and its digital platforms.
In Uttar Pradesh, the programme at Amethi (Sultanpur) featured a presentation by a Youth Icon and an interactive question-and-answer session. Influencer Rishabh Mishra addressed the participants and recited poetry. Dr. Dhananjay Singh and Vishuv Mishra also delivered motivational speeches and interacted with the youth.
Through the MY Bharat campaign, the government is providing young people with platforms to engage with public representatives and Youth Icons. The discussions aim to help them understand electoral processes and their civic responsibilities. The initiative also encourages informed participation in democracy.
