PANAJI
Citing a significant leadership vacuum in the country, the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday urged youth to join politics while emphasizing the need of the younger generation in nation-building.
Addressing Young Leaders conclave, Sawant noted that leadership extends beyond politics to include social, economic and cultural spheres. He emphasized the need for leadership across various sectors.
“Almost 50 per cent of leaders in the BJP today have merged from student politics. College politics provide them the platform to grow and eventually transition into mainstream politics,” he said.
Sawant stressed the need for fresh leadership from all sections of society, saying, "There is a vacuum in society; we need leaders who can represent everyone." “The skills are essential for shaping the leaders of tomorrow… important in nation-building,” he added.
Addressing the gathering, Sawant shared his personal journey, explaining how he left his salaried job as a doctor to enter politics. He recalled how he lost his first election, but in the following years, he became Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly and later, the Chief Minister of the state.
He encouraged students to make use of the opportunities available to them, stressing that such opportunities don't come around often.
Sawant also spoke about the importance of self-awareness. "Know yourself first, identify your strengths, and use them to contribute towards a viksit Bharat," he said.
He urged Goan youth to take advantage of the various opportunities available within the state, pointing out that many youths from outside Goa are already making the most of these opportunities.
"Goa has enough funds to support youth initiatives. Don’t wait for opportunities to knock on your door again. Take action now, as these chances might not be available in the future," CM Sawant advised.
