In a democracy, young people are often regarded as the leaders of tomorrow. While they may have different political opinions and perspectives, these differences are an important part of what makes democracy work.
The Tamil Nadu elections are over. However, the youth of today include both young voters and future voters who will be casting their votes in the years to come and in a few years, the nation will be seeing an election for the Lok Sabha, the lower House of the Indian parliament.
Speaking to a few young people reveals that they share a strong interest in the issues that shape society and the future they hope to see.
Harsha Pradha, 19, a law student, says she keeps herself regularly updated on current affairs through platforms such as LiveLaw, Twitter and YouTube. She also makes it a point to cross-check information whenever she suspects it may be false. Harsha says she understands many of the key issues affecting society and is particularly interested in how legal decisions impact people’s lives. Looking ahead, she hopes to see improvements in areas such as infrastructure, government colleges, employment opportunities, roads and footpaths.
Among future voters, Sanchana, 17, feels that her political opinions are largely free from family or peer influence and that she often has views that differ from those around her. As someone who looks forward to casting her vote in the future, she expects leaders to present sensible and realistic manifestos along with clear strategies to achieve their goals.
Uttra, 17, says that while family and friends may have some influence on her opinions, she still forms her own views independently. She believes that leaders should make effective use of available resources and public funds. More importantly, she hopes to see leaders who deliver on the promises they make.
Though their views differ in some ways, all three young people shared a common expectation — better planning, stronger execution and meaningful progress in the areas that matter most to citizens.
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Student Intern during April – June 2026