With young voters becoming an important political force, parties are increasingly reaching out to students through campus interactions and digital platforms. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Delhi’s SRCC comes at a time when young people are debating education, jobs and their future. But can direct conversations with students actually change how Gen Z sees politics and political leaders ?
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A) Young voters want leaders to listen to them.
B) Campus outreach can influence first-time voters.
C) Jobs and education matter more than speeches.
D) Gen Z will decide for itself, not follow political pitches.
With the 2027 Punjab elections approaching, talk of a BJP–Shiromani Akali Dal reunion has put Sukhbir Singh Badal’s political plans under the spotlight. The BJP reportedly wants at least 45 of Punjab’s 117 seats, while the question of who will lead the alliance remains a key hurdle. For Sukhbir Badal, a reunion could offer a path back to power but it may also mean giving up seats and sharing the spotlight. Is he ready to compromise for an alliance or will his ambition to lead become its biggest test ?
2027 के पंजाब विधानसभा चुनाव नजदीक आने के साथ ही भाजपा और शिरोमणि अकाली दल के फिर से साथ आने की चर्चाओं ने सुखबीर सिंह बादल की राजनीतिक योजनाओं को चर्चा के केंद्र में ला दिया है। खबरों के मुताबिक, भाजपा पंजाब की 117 सीटों में से कम से कम 45 सीटें चाहती है। वहीं, गठबंधन का नेतृत्व कौन करेगा, यह भी एक बड़ी अड़चन बना हुआ है। सुखबीर बादल के लिए यह गठबंधन सत्ता में वापसी का रास्ता खोल सकता है लेकिन इसके लिए उन्हें कुछ सीटें छोड़नी पड़ सकती हैं और भाजपा के साथ बराबर की राजनीतिक जगह भी साझा करनी पड़ सकती है। क्या वह गठबंधन के लिए समझौता करने को तैयार हैं या नेतृत्व की उनकी महत्वाकांक्षा ही इस गठबंधन की सबसे बड़ी परीक्षा बनेगी ?
With the Election Commission yet to decide on the registration of Akali Dal ‘Waris Punjab De’ as a political party, the organisation is already preparing for the 2027 Punjab elections and expanding its network across the state. Its leaders have indicated that candidates could contest as Independents if registration is not granted, raising a bigger political question about how far the organisation can build a common identity without official party status. If registration remains pending or is denied, could this limit its ability to challenge the Shiromani Akali Dal for political space in Punjab ?
