Goa CM Pramod Sawant calls upon youth to take an active role in politics, governance and nation-building
VIJAYAWADA | August 23, 2026
VIJAYAWADA: Vijayawada hosted the Viksit Bharat @2047 – Young Political Leaders’ Dialogue 2026, a two-day leadership programme aimed at bringing young political leaders, professionals and changemakers together to discuss governance, public policy, leadership and nation-building.
The programme was organised by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), Andhra Pradesh, at the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Vijayawada, on August 22 and 23. The official programme information describes it as a platform focused on preparing young leaders for public service and leadership.
Goa Chief Minister attends the programme
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant attended the programme on August 22 and interacted with young political leaders, professionals and other participants. He emphasised that India’s youth have an important role in shaping the country’s future and achieving the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision.
Sawant said young people entering politics should first gain experience through education, employment or entrepreneurship. He encouraged those choosing politics to develop themselves as policymakers, grassroots organisers, technology users and social entrepreneurs.
Focus on responsible political leadership
Addressing the gathering, Sawant stressed that political leadership should focus on solving people’s problems rather than seeking positions.
He highlighted five qualities that young political leaders should develop:
- Accessibility to the public
- Accountability in public service
- Inclusiveness
- Innovation
- Putting the nation first
He also spoke about the importance of technology and emerging opportunities for young people, including areas such as artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and skill development.
Around 500 young representatives expected
Ahead of the programme, BJYM Andhra Pradesh leaders said that approximately 500 young representatives from 28 districts were expected to participate. The organisers said the programme was not restricted to politicians and would also bring together young people from professions including law, medicine, agriculture, engineering, business and other fields.
The programme was designed to discuss not only Viksit Bharat, but also the development of Viksit Andhra Pradesh and Viksit districts, with participants encouraged to take ideas from the dialogue back to their respective communities.
Discussions on governance and youth participation
The two-day programme included sessions on India’s democratic journey, governance reforms, leadership, women’s participation in public life, entrepreneurship, innovation, youth participation in politics and Andhra Pradesh’s contribution to the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision.
The organisers also provided opportunities for young participants to interact directly with political leaders and experts, ask questions and discuss challenges facing youth and society.
Message to young leaders
Sawant said the energy and ideas of young leaders strengthened his belief that India’s youth would not merely inherit the future but would shape and lead it.
He also praised the development efforts of the Andhra Pradesh government and expressed confidence in the vision of a Viksit Andhra Pradesh.
Political significance for Vijayawada
The event gave Vijayawada a prominent platform for discussions on youth leadership and political participation. With young representatives from different districts and professionals from multiple sectors attending, the programme focused on creating a wider network of emerging leaders.
The event also highlighted the growing emphasis by political organisations on youth participation, leadership development and public-policy engagement.