Former MP Dhannjay Singh Advocates for Youth Empowerment and Strong Administration Over State Division

Jaunpur, October 31 (Daily Kiran) : Former Member of Parliament Dhannjay Singh led a ‘Jan Ekta Yatra’ on Saturday in Jaunpur, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He urged the youth to become nationalistic, powerful, and to engage in yoga and knowledge acquisition. In his remarks, he highlighted the immense potential of India’s 400 million youth, asserting that they require guidance to develop their character.

Singh emphasized that character building should not be viewed narrowly. Instead, he advocated for a broader perspective that encourages young people to contemplate their roles in society and the nation. To this end, he announced the formation of the Nationalist Youth Assembly, aiming to gather between 10,000 to 25,000 dedicated youth committed to national sentiments and societal upliftment.

Addressing the political landscape, Singh remarked that the era of identity-based politics is waning. He noted that the Congress party’s decline began when it was established, and its influence has steadily diminished over the decades. He acknowledged a slight resurgence in the party’s fortunes as it attempts to move beyond familial ties.

Singh reiterated that national parties should prioritize the country’s interests, advocating for a two-party system at the national level. He suggested that political alliances should be formed prior to elections, allowing the Election Commission to intervene as necessary. He stressed the importance of rectifying voter list inaccuracies and called for elections to be conducted under a unified symbol to provide clear choices for the electorate.

He also proposed that coalitions should remain intact until the end of their terms, preventing defections after elections. This stability, he argued, would reduce the economic burden of frequent elections and ensure that developmental work is not hampered. Singh supported the concept of ‘One Nation, One Election’ as a beneficial reform.

On recent employment-related announcements from the Uttar Pradesh government, Singh refrained from commenting, stating he had not reviewed the details. He emphasized that any commentary would be appropriate only after studying the relevant laws or government orders.

Reflecting on his student days, he expressed disappointment at the ongoing discussions around caste and religion, noting that such divisions were absent during his education. He mentioned that the Supreme Court’s intervention on these matters is pending and should be awaited.

Singh concluded that the government should only undertake actions that reflect public demand. He pointed out that calls for state division arise from movements and public sentiment, citing the creation of Uttarakhand as an example of a long-standing agitation. He firmly opposed the idea of dividing Uttar Pradesh, stating that development does not stem from fragmentation but from strong administrative frameworks.