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.
In Pictures: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Vikrant Massey, and several others participate in VBA Yuva Samwad at BHU pic.twitter.com/duHZVGZA3K
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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.
#Varanasi : विकसित भारत के एंबेसडर श्री श्री रविशंकर पीएम मोदी के संसदीय क्षेत्र के दो दिवसीय दौरे पर पहुंचे
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काशी में विभिन्न कार्यक्रमों में हिस्सा लेंगे श्री श्री रविशंकर #UttarPradesh #SriSriRaviShankar #Bharat24Digital @AhteshamFIN @harendranews920 pic.twitter.com/PNqNGb1ehz
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with initiating key reforms, simplifying processes like opening bank accounts and removing outdated laws, which facilitated entrepreneurship and spiritual growth.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.
#WATCH वाराणसी, उत्तर प्रदेश: श्री श्री रविशंकर ने कहा, "मेरे पास वर्णन करने के लिए शब्द नहीं है, यह बहुत ही भव्य है।" https://t.co/kok2KATKmh pic.twitter.com/dkv74IHKlF
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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.
#WATCH | Sri Sri Ravishankar and actor Vikrant Massey attend the Ganga Aarti in Varanasi. pic.twitter.com/vdBUISSfLg
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Actor Vikrant Massey expressed his deep bond with Varanasi, urging people to participate actively in the electoral process.
#WATCH | Varanasi: Actor Vikrant Massey says, "It's like my second home, this is not my first time in Varanasi. I've been coming here for 10 years now... Talking about Viksit Bharat, it's been quite late but it is finally happening. We all have to make a Viksit Bharat and move… pic.twitter.com/LRVvlqBgPa
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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.
