Dignitaries, judges, organizers, and participants of the Viksit Bharat Young Leader Dialogue 2027 – Youth Parliament for Dimapur district posing for a group photo at MGM College, Dimapur on November 4.
Dimapur, November 5 (MExN): The Viksit Bharat Young Leader Dialogue 2027 – Youth Parliament for Dimapur district was organised by MY Bharat, Dimapur, in coordination with the MGM College NSS Unit, at MGM College on November 4, with participation from students representing schools and colleges across the district.
Temjenkala Aier, CEO of Eagle Crest, attended the programme as the chief guest and encouraged young people to develop critical thinking, question conventional perspectives and engage actively in issues concerning society and the nation. Addressing the gathering, she said young people should not remain passive observers of social and national developments but should have the courage to question, reflect and contribute meaningfully to nation-building.
The programme began with a welcome address by MGM College Principal Dr R K Behera, followed by a keynote address from K Manikanta, District Youth Officer, Dimapur, who spoke on youth engagement and the objectives of the Viksit Bharat Young Leader Dialogue initiative.
The Youth Parliament competition was held in junior and senior categories, providing participants a platform to express their views, present arguments and discuss issues of national importance.
In the junior category, Wangshichila Longkumer of MGM Higher Secondary School secured first position, followed by Wanle Moinyik of the same institution in second place. Maduli Jidung of Little Star Higher Secondary School secured third position.
In the senior category, Reshangdi Jidung of SD Jain College emerged as the winner, while Jahir Uddin of Pranab College secured second position and Ayush Kumar Jaiswal of Amity University Online finished third.
The senior category winner will represent Dimapur district at the State-level competition.
The judging panel comprised Temjenkala Aier, Founder and CEO of Eagle Crest; Elmie K Rengma of ICFAI University; Priya Shyam, advocate; Dr Patrick Praveen Dukpa of St Joseph University; and Dr R K Behera, Principal of MGM College.
The NSS Cultural Troupe also presented a cultural performance during the programme. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Sentikala, NSS Programme Officer.
