Is Getting Into Student Politics In India A Waste of Time?

Abstract

Anyone who says they are not interested in politics is like a drowning man who insists he is not interested in water,"Mahatma Gandhi.:The students of today will be the future stewards of our nation's destiny in the future. In order for future leaders of the nation to grow and develop a healthy public opinion, political consciousness must be instilled in them as early as possible as a matter of course. But these young men and women must never be allowed to become the pawns of selfish and self-centred shoddy politicians who have no regard for the general public. As one of the first and most important requirements of democracy, students must cultivate a sublime sense of discipline in themselves. Should students participate in politics or not has long been one of the most perplexing questions facing governments around the world. The Lok Sabha had recommended several years ago that the voting age be lowered to 18 years in order to provide students with an opportunity to participate actively in politics and, later, in activities involving the entire nation. The recommendation was accepted by the government. This issue, on the other hand, has been debated in the parliament for quite some time now. The purpose of this research is to examine the role of student politics in India and to discuss the pinnacles of student activism in the country.