H- 407
DDA MIG Flats
Naraina Vihar
Delhi - 110028
Date – 27.12.21
Honourable Prime Minister
7 Race Course Road
New Delhi
Respected Sir
Subject - Discussing the country’s youth.
Greetings of the day Sir. I am Pragati Sharma a responsible citizen of India. Today I am writing this letter to you to discuss the youngsters of our country.
In every five year election, 45 million new Indian youth give their vote to elect the sovereign of India. But that same youth who elect the upcoming sovereign of our country always backs out in the case of being the sovereign themselves. In the case of being a politician or being equally involved in politics.
Many researchers have shown different facts that why Indian youth is not so much into politics. The most repetitive and common answer to this question is the daily feed of tales of corruption of our politicians. Every single day, every single newspaper comes with a spicy headline of opening up about any politician who has committed any crime. These illegal practices comprise murder, money laundering, land grabbing and sexual violence like rape, molestation and assaults. Apart from this many new and pre-existing breeding myths and misconceptions about dirty politics rent the minds of our youngsters and act as a barrier for them to involve wholeheartedly in politics.
When the topic of murder is on how can we forget the famous case, “ Murder of Naina Sahni”? The case showcased how brutally Sushil Sharma a congress youth leader and a member of the legislative assembly murdered his wife Naina Sahni and then burnt her body in a tandoor after chopping it into pieces.
This 26-year-old case was a game-changer and is still something that is embedded in the minds of the people.
Forget about the youth, think about their parents. Who can allow their child or convince or let their child to carry out such a dirty profession full of falsity and danger?
Recently, KR Ramesh Kumar a renowned Indian politician and a former speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on 16 December Thursday, said that “ When rape is inevitable, lie down and enjoy it”. Something that added salt to the injury was that right after this statement was passed, everyone including KR Kumar busted out into laughter in the assembly.
Isn’t that something that a politician must ponder seriously about, rather than passing a lewd comment? Moreover, what is the fundamental duty of any politician, social work, right?
Now the other question that arises here is it worth being a politician and as stated above, carrying out a dirty profession? The simple answer is no. In other talent oriented professions like being AN actor, musician, writer, author or other creative fields, there is less probability of your efforts being noticed and appraised. But what about politics. Asking the politicians why they chose it as their profession will fetch one long lecture, but the hidden truth is just fame and money.
Taking a step further we don’t see many female Indian politicians. There is a wide gender gap in Indian politics. The second yet the most ignored issue. Indian politics is primarily male-dominated, leaving scarce opportunities for females. The party comprised only, 9% women representatives from Kerala, 7.8 % Assam and 11% Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry and West Bengal. The other meaning of this data is that India holds only 9% of male MPs and MLA’s.
This statistical data clearly portrays that achieving gender equality in Indian politics still remains a utopian vision. “We at least expected one woman candidate from each district. But those women leaders who worked for the party are totally ignored,” Lathika Subhash protested.
We only come across the most renowned female figurines in politics like Mamta Banerjee, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Indira Gandhi, J. Jayalalithaa and Mayawati. About the rest of the budding female politicians, we are still anonymous about them.
Where Finland, has a youth parliament of age group 16-18 that comprised of 106 politically independent youngsters organisations. All activities of the EYP Finland are organised by young people to young people. Their Sessions are designated to simulate the European Parliament, giving youngsters the chance to express their opinions. Moreover, the current Prime Minister of Finland is 36-year-old Sanna Marin. The country’s Prime Minister is trying to break the gender-based stereotype from the minds of the people.
It’s high time we realize, that just encouraging the youngsters won’t work well in having youngsters political leaders. We need to take some more points like no gendered segregation and making politics, “ Safe Profession” too.
Thanking you
Yours Sincerely Pragati Sharma