NEW DELHI: In a vibrant display of national pride and diversity, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) commenced its 69th National Convention with an Honour March through the streets of Delhi, from Burariโs DDA ground to Maurice Nagar Chowk in Daulat Ram College.
The convention, hosted inside a temporary tent set up in Burari from December 7 to 10, witnessed a turnout of over 10,000 students from across the country.
In a conversation with The New Indian, Virendra Singh Solanki, ABVP national secretary, shared, โCurrently, 10,000 participants are present at this grand procession. A notable highlight is the chariot representing Shivaji Maharajโs historic Swaraj Yatra, a sight that fills us all with immense pride.โ
The enthusiastic youth, adorned in different attires representing their diverse cultures, turned Delhiโs thoroughfares into a kaleidoscope of colours and energy. Residents of the national capital welcomed them with floral showers and traditional music at 62 locations, creating a festive atmosphere throughout the city.
โABVP (@ABVPVoice) provides the platform for youthโs personality development. You hear people like Union Minister Amit Shah saying that they feel proud to be associated with this organisation,โ says a 15 year old girl Priya Shukla at the 69th ABVPโs national conference to The Newโฆ pic.twitter.com/VnBRK4rD7m
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The convention, held in its Golden Jubilee Year, encapsulated the theme of โDifferent Languages, Different Attires, Yet One Nationโ.
In an interaction with TNI, students from Pragyik Vidyarthi Parishad, a student union in Nepal, shared their enthusiasm while attending the ABVP convention. โSeeing the dedication of the organisers here has filled our hearts with enthusiasm. Everyone is working very hard, and they are representing Indian culture exceptionally well,โ they said.
Students from various educational institutions across the country explored Delhi University during the procession.
The resonating chants of โBharat Mata Ki Jaiโ and โKashmir to Kanyakumari, Bharat Mata Ek Hamariโ echoed through the streets, underscoring the participantsโ patriotic fervour.
At just 15 years of age, Priya Sharma resonated with the slogan of unity between diverse cultures, declaring, โABVP represents Indian culture. They instil in us the confidence to interact and learn, providing exposure that greatly contributes to our personality development.โ
ABVPโs National General Secretary, Yajnavalkya Shukla, remarked, โI am impressed by the grand welcome extended by the residents of Delhi to this youth rally. The direct observation of ABVPโs National Conventionโs Honour March on the streets has been a special attraction. This grand procession is a powerful demonstration of the nationโs unity and a stern response to divisive conspiracies.โ
The conventionโs opening ceremony saw student leaders, under Shuklaโs leadership, sharing their insights on education, society, and youth-related issues.
As the ABVP National Convention continues, it remains a testament to the vibrant spirit of Indiaโs youth and their commitment to fostering unity in diversity.
ABVP takes out a Shobha Yatra on the third day of its 69th National Conference
People from different parts and regions of India are carrying out a march to demonstrating the unity of ABVP (@ABVPVoice). Chhattisgarh, Arunanchal, Maharastra and Rajasthan are among the few.
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โ The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) December 9, 2023
