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Young Indians Parliament 2026 Inspires Young Minds to Experience Democracy and Leadership

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Posted on July 5, 2026

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Young Indians Parliament 2026 Inspires Young Minds to Experience Democracy and Leadership

Mangaluru : Young Indians (Yi) Mangaluru Chapter successfully organised the Young Indians Parliament (YIP) 2026 at The Bharath Academy, Mangaluru, bringing together 60 students from Grades 9 and 10 representing various schools for an immersive experience in democracy, leadership, public policy, and responsible citizenship.

Young Indians Parliament is an experiential civic leadership initiative that provides students with an opportunity to understand democratic processes and experience parliamentary proceedings. Through debates and deliberations on issues of national importance, the participants developed essential skills in public speaking, critical thinking, research, leadership, and collaborative decision-making.

The event was inaugurated by Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Dakshina Kannada, who addressed the young parliamentarians and encouraged them to become informed, responsible, and proactive citizens of the country. He asked the students to come up with questions that he could raise during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Capt. Chowta reminisced about the ideals of Swami Vivekananda, July 4 being his Mahasamadhi Day, and encouraged the students to learn from his teachings.

Dr. Y. Bharath Shetty, MLA, Mangaluru City North, also graced the occasion and shared valuable insights with the participants.

The Parliament began with the political parties announcing their manifestos, followed by the formation of a coalition government. Each MP was then given time to speak on Matters of Urgent Importance. This was followed by Question Hour and Zero Hour. Bills were drafted by the parliamentary committees and subsequently debated and voted upon, following which the Parliament was adjourned for the day.

The theme provided for discussion at the Parliament was “Balancing Economic Growth, Environmental Sustainability and Community Livelihoods in India’s Coastal Regions: The Future of Ports, Fisheries, Tourism, Marine Ecosystems and the Blue Economy.”

Throughout the event, the young parliamentarians displayed remarkable confidence, research, eloquence, and maturity. They questioned with courage, debated with conviction, disagreed with dignity, and listened to diverse perspectives with respect, reflecting the true spirit of parliamentary democracy.

The event concluded with a Valedictory Ceremony and the recognition of outstanding participants for their performance, leadership, debating skills, and parliamentary conduct.

Sharan Shetty, Chapter Chair, Yi Mangaluru, welcomed the gathering. Dr. Vindhya Pai, Trustee of The Bharath Academy, spoke on the occasion, stating that events like these align with the vision of the institution.

Ananthesh Prabhu, Vice-Chair, CII, spoke on the occasion, sharing his insights with the students and also acknowledging the grand scale of the event.

Ms. M. Athmika Amin, Regional Mentor (SRTKKA) and Chapter Mentor, spoke at the Valedictory Ceremony, acknowledging the efforts of the team at Yi Mangaluru in planning and executing the event.

Aditya Pai, Chapter Co-Chair, proposed the Vote of Thanks. The ceremony was compered by Mrs. Disha Prabhu.
The Bharath Academy, the Title Sponsor of YIP 2026, hosted the event. The event was also supported by Chapter Sponsors Vertex Workspaces, SSI People, Teramor Estates Pvt. Ltd, and M S Pai & Co.

The successful execution of YIP 2026 was a team effort by YIP Chair Kedarnath Shenoy, Eshwar Shetty, Alka Manoj, Sohan Rai, Adeeth Kalbavi, Deemanth Suvarna, Gowri Baliga, Rishab Shetty, Ashish Rai, Anjali Rao, Madhukar Kudva, Naveen Shenoy, Ajeeth, and Aravind, with guidance from Past Chairs Ashith Hegde and CA Salome Lobo Pereira.
The Yi Yuva team, along with more than 25 volunteers from AJ Institute of Management, played an important role in organising and coordinating the event.

Young Indians Mangaluru acknowledges the invaluable support extended by Reshma Nayak, Principal of The Bharath Academy, and the entire team of The Bharath Academy for hosting the event and providing extensive support at the venue.

Special appreciation was also extended to the school coordinators from the participating institutions, including The Bharath Academy, Canara (CBSE), Nalanda English Medium High School, SDM School, and St. Theresa School, for encouraging and coordinating the participation of students.

YIP 2026 concluded on an inspiring note, reinforcing the belief that providing young people with the right platform, guidance, and opportunities can nurture informed citizens, responsible leaders, and active contributors to the future of the nation.