'YOUTH GRAVITATING TOWARDS FAR RIGHT A DISTURBING TREND'
The New Indian Express [
Hyderabad
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Apr 26, 2025 | Page No.: 4 | Position: Middle Right | Source: Bureau | Sq Cm: 209 | AVE: 71199 | PR Value: 355995
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YOUTH GRAVITATING TOWARDS FAR RIGHT A DISTURBING TREND During a panel discussion on Youth and the Politics of Tomorrow organised as part of Bharat Summit young political leaders scholars and activists from across the world tackled some of the most pressing issues facing global youth today climate change inequality political polarisation and civic disengagement The session featured participants from India New Zealand Latin America and several other regions each bringing their own unique perspectives shaped by their cultural and political landscapes Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar MP G Vamshi Krishna MLC Balmoor Venkat NSUI president Varun Choudhary New Zealand MP Arena Williams Liinesh Selluandan Maina Hay James Steve Serrano and Jesus Tapia participated in the panel discussion Panelists expressed serious concern about growing political polarisation particularly among youth There s a disturbing trend of young boys gravitating toward the far right fuelled by social media algorithms that reward sensationalism over substance said the New Zealand MP Arena Williams This phenomenon she noted is reshaping democratic discourse and influencing voting behaviour in dangerous ways Answering a question on nepotism in politics minister Ponnam Prabhakar stated that there were many leaders like him who have come from grassroots without any backing He said that youth should take part in the parliamentary proceedings The discussion concluded with a strong consensus young people are not just stakeholders in future policies they are essential participants in shaping them now