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ଭିଜନ ୨୦୪୭: ବିଏଚୟୁ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମରେ ଶ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ ରବିଶଙ୍କର ଏବଂ ବିକ୍ରାନ୍ତ ମାସି ବିକଶିତ ଭାରତ ରାଷ୍ଟ୍ରଦୂତଙ୍କୁ ପ୍ରେରିତ କରିଛନ୍ତି

Published By : Admin | May 4, 2024 | 16:01 IST

The Viksit Bharat Ambassador Yuva Samvad, held on 3rd May at the Banaras Hindu University's Swatantrata Bhawan, drew over 4,000 enthusiastic first-time voters. Spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey graced the gathering.

During the event, discussions revolved around pivotal themes such as the role of youth in national development and how they can further the vision of Viksit Bharat. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar emphasised the importance of well-being for Viksit Bharat and commended the country's progress under the present government, highlighting advancements across various sectors.

Vikrant Massey posed a couple of questions to Ravi Shankar, to which Sri Sri replied and explained in detail, including the realisation of the 500-year-old dream of grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

During the conversation, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with initiating key reforms, simplifying processes like opening bank accounts and removing outdated laws, which facilitated entrepreneurship and spiritual growth.

"Opening a bank account was a troublesome task earlier, especially in villages. People were posed with multiple questions but now most of those hurdles have been removed and processes simplified. Many archaic laws have been given away. The country is progressing ahead in all fields, including entrepreneurship, start-up business and spiritual growth," Ravi Shankar said.

He also said that fellow citizens going abroad are brimming with confidence today, and they no longer change their names to look like foreigners, adding that this is a welcome change. He added that the country has found new recognition on the world stage.

The spiritual leader encouraged active participation in elections, likening the voting process to a festival and urging citizens to exercise their right to vote.

After the event, attendees expressed optimism about the initiative's impact on youth engagement and India's developmental aspirations by 2047. Several students attending the program saw it as an enlightening experience that would inspire youth involvement in national schemes. They noted the significant development strides witnessed in Varanasi recently, foreseeing more opportunities ahead. Other participants appreciated the mission's endorsement by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Vikrant Massey, who established a strong connection with Varanasi's youth.

Actor Vikrant Massey expressed his deep bond with Varanasi, urging people to participate actively in the electoral process.

The Vision of Viksit Bharat: 140 crore dreams, 1 purpose

The Viksit Bharat Ambassador movement aims to encourage citizens to take responsibility for contributing to India's development. VBA meet-ups and events are being organized in various parts of the country to achieve this goal. These events provide a platform for participants to engage in constructive discussions, exchange ideas, and explore practical strategies for contributing to the movement.

Join the movement on the NaMo App :

https://www.narendramodi.in/ViksitBharatAmbassador

The NaMo App: Bridging the Gap

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's app, the NaMo App, is a digital bridge that empowers citizens to participate in the Viksit Bharat Ambassador movement. The NaMo App serves as a one-stop platform for individuals to:

Join the cause: Sign up and become a Viksit Bharat Ambassador and make 10 other people

Amplify Development Stories: Access updates, news, and resources related to the movement.

Create/Join Events: Create and discover local events, meet-ups, and volunteer opportunities.

Connect/Network: Find and interact with like-minded individuals who share the vision of a developed India.

The 'VBA Event' section in the 'Onground Tasks' tab of the 'Volunteer Module' of the NaMo App allows users to stay updated with the ongoing VBA events.

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