Apolitical views increasing among youths!

This is not good for our country by seeing todays politics youth must show interest in politics to change politics.

Thanks MC for floating this topic. To my mind this a is very serious development. Apathy or antipathy as the sample you present is extremely disturbing.That represents a negative mindset of our youth,almost surrendering themselves to helplessness in a situation when they ought to be proactive in extricating the country from the present political mess!

Last week i had the opportunity to go through 200 forms filled by college students.To my surprise none of them had a clear answer to the question regarding their political views.Most of them wrote "Not intrested".This trend is increasing among youth.Political awareness and discussions are decreasing.

Why do you think youth are becoming more apolitical?.Is it good?opinions...

have you started this thread seeing my response in the left-right thread :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Actually youth have lost their beliefs in political parties. They are waiting for some sort of reforms in the society. At least, some people keep distance from political dramas and clashes occurring here. I think it's really nice. Youth is now more aware of time than before. So don't spare much time on politics than before. All are now professionals!!!! :S

Yes sandhya there is bad opinion for the young people towards politics. So no one is showing interest on that.

Yes sandhya there is bad opinion for the young people towards politics. So no one is showing interest on that.

mainly because they lost faith in it :evil: :evil: :evil:

Thanks MC for floating a serious topic and it did get me thinking! It is indeed a change which is not welcome nor desirable. I think it is the inclination of today's youth to focus only on earning avenues to be able to live a certain kind of lifestyle that has produced disinterest in political issues, no question of faith involved. In fact, faith is something that has become too relative. Also, who cares about which political party rules your town or city when you are dealing directly with foreign clients??

Politics can also bring a lot of money......In crores...much more than any job in India. Yet, new generation is not interested in Politics. Why so? Because they can't find good people to lead them from the front! Also present youth is more literate than before that they are able to identify easily the crooked mind and hidden intentions of politicians. So, they keep distance

Sandhya, the kind of things that one has to deal with in politics is what puts them off. Also, the older generation who still dominates political scenario will not let younger lot take over so easily, we are already seeing that kind of struggle in almost all political parties. Unless you have a father or a mother in politics, it is hard for outsiders to enter the inner domains of any party. Also, the present youth would rather earn that money the with hard and smart work than indulge in politics and earn money with shades of black and grey!

Sandhya, the kind of things that one has to deal with in politics is what puts them off. Also, the older generation who still dominates political scenario will not let younger lot take over so easily, we are already seeing that kind of struggle in almost all political parties. Unless you have a father or a mother in politics, it is hard for outsiders to enter the inner domains of any party. Also, the present youth would rather earn that money the with hard and smart work than indulge in politics and earn money with shades of black and grey!

Yes...years before when K.Karunakaran asked a seat for his son the whole party turned against him resulting in the loss of seats of Assembly elections and also he started a new party. Yes, great clashes are going on inside the political parties itself. Yet, a few are emerging.
But I also believe, since youth understands their problems more and since they are more educated and more energetic, they should be given a better chance. Also as for all Government services, an age restriction should be given for participating in an Assembly election.

Though I don't think it will bring more reforms in the society, yet I believe it may make a bit difference.

Haha now a days in every political party this is happening they are offering this to relatives than giving it to outers.

I feel that youth are interested in more in personal career than any other activity- political, social or religious. But they are live to their interests and so the politicians make use of this. Recently, the youth in U.P. supported Samajvadi Party because they were offered lap tops and unemployment benefit. Though not interested in political participation, they play their role when their interest is involved.

Most of the youth is no more interested in dirty games of politics. Only relatives of members of political parties and their kin are coming forth to join politics.

I feel that youth are interested in more in personal career than any other activity- political, social or religious. But they are live to their interests and so the politicians make use of this. Recently, the youth in U.P. supported Samajvadi Party because they were offered lap tops and unemployment benefit. Though not interested in political participation, they play their role when their interest is involved.

It's flawed thinking on their parts, as to further career prospects they need to comprehend that careers are made in an environment created by the political decisions which are central to everything. Leaving driving to someone and expecting to reach one's destination is not very pragmatic!

Yes chinmoy jee they are interested in their personal career than politics.

Actually, politics grow in school and colleges. In schools, it's abolished years before. Only in colleges, you can find a few people in white shirt and white dhoti. Yet, since most are now studying in professional colleges where politics is not allowed, youth not showing interest in it

Yes you are right they must know this as a lesson to get interest in politics.

This is not at all good for the future of politics. Youth are the future and they have to take interest to make our country more better.

Also youth can serve nation in other forms too.....serving good and being good citizens breaking less rules!!!!

Now a days it is not possible to stay youth and serve country others wont leave him.

Sandhya, the kind of things that one has to deal with in politics is what puts them off. Also, the older generation who still dominates political scenario will not let younger lot take over so easily, we are already seeing that kind of struggle in almost all political parties. Unless you have a father or a mother in politics, it is hard for outsiders to enter the inner domains of any party. Also, the present youth would rather earn that money the with hard and smart work than indulge in politics and earn money with shades of black and grey!

In fact, there is dynastic system everywhere. Hence, this is not a question of youth getting apolitical. The youth belonging to political families are not apolitical. That is why sons and daughters of political personalities turn to politics. In U.P., Akhilesh yadav, C.M. is youth leader and son of S.P. leader Mulayam Singh. The youth not in political families are apolitical for obvious reasons.

This is true about other fields. The sons or daughters of corporate houses/ businessmen inherit their parents' legacy in job as well. In professions like advocacy, Chartered accountancy, film industry and many others, the sons and daughters of those in profession inherit the legacy. In fact, this is just an extension of earlier caste system that ensured that entry in any ob is hereditary.

However, as voters, youths are conscious of their own and social interests. That is why the vote wisely in their own interests and social interests. The youth recently voted in U.P. for Samajvadi Party because they had hope of better deal. The hope may come true.