Lucknow: Speaker Satish Mahana on Friday said that all citizens were bound by the Constitution of India, which serves as a guiding framework for the nation.Speaking at the state-level “Viksit Bharat Yuva Sansad”, Mahana said that the govt aimed to prepare the youth to shape the country’s future.The three-day state-level Youth Parliament, being held from May 1 to 3, has brought together 375 selected participants from all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh.The event was inaugurated by Mahana. Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak, minister of state (independent charge) for sports and youth welfare Girish Yadav, and MLAs including Dr Surabhi, Neeraj Bora and Shashank Verma, along with several officials, were present on the occasion.Mahana emphasised that youth will determine the nation’s direction in the coming years. He urged them to seriously reflect on the future structure of the country and said it is the responsibility of govts to ensure development pathways and address challenges for upcoming generations.Expressing concern over the growing influence of technology, he cautioned that artificial intelligence (AI) should be used for constructive purposes.He called on young participants to use their knowledge wisely, manage time effectively and work consistently to build a strong future.Pathak described youth as the backbone of the nation and said they possess immense potential. He encouraged them to take calculated risks and move forward with humility and a positive mindset.
