Vice President CP Radhakrishnan emphasized that dialogue is the only path to resolving global threats during his address at the 29th national session of the Indian Youth Parliament on Saturday. Speaking at the Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir in Reshimbagh, he highlighted the importance of respectful debate, listening to diverse perspectives, and fostering solutions through discussion.

Addressing students participating in the four-day Youth Parliament, whose theme is “Indian Languages & Developed India-2047”, Radhakrishnan stressed the value of speaking in one’s mother tongue. He said that embracing native languages is not an act of regionalism but a way to preserve originality and cultural identity. “Each language carries its own heritage, yet together they create a collective cultural harmony that defines India,” he said, emphasizing the unifying power of linguistic diversity.

Radhakrishnan also highlighted the Union government’s efforts to make the Constitution accessible in multiple Indian languages. He noted his recent release of updated translations in Tamil and Gujarati and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for initiatives to provide versions in languages such as Dogri and Santhali, helping preserve and promote India’s linguistic richness.

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Reflecting on the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, the Vice President underscored the role of constructive debates in achieving consensus and solutions. “We may have differences of opinion, but it is not to have conflict; it is to reach conclusions and achieve solutions. Such debates with a purpose can help us realize the goal of a developed India,” he said, urging Youth Parliament participants to learn the values that shape a vibrant and strong nation.

Radhakrishnan encouraged the students to innovate from their roots and embrace their own identity. He described them as the “amrit generation” that will see India fully developed by 2047 and stressed the importance of leading with confidence in India’s own ideas rather than borrowed concepts.

Marking his first official visit to Maharashtra as Vice President, Radhakrishnan reflected on Nagpur’s historical significance as the birthplace of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He recalled the founding of the Sangh in 1925 by Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar and said that the organization’s centenary celebrations are a reminder of the lasting impact of dedication to nation-building. “When a small seed of dedication to ‘Nation First’ is sown, it grows like a banyan tree that shelters the entire country,” he added.

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