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Lokesh Calls for Gen Z Role in Politics and Governance

Lokesh Calls for Gen Z Role in Politics and Governance
Lokesh Wants Gen Z's Active Role In Politics, Governance · deccanchronicle.com

Nara Lokesh said young people should help shape politics and government decisions.

He said Gen Z should not just listen to politicians.

Instead, they should be treated as partners.

Lokesh described asking young people and local influencers for ideas during constituency visits.

He said some suggestions could help improve development and governance.

A system was being used to follow up on these ideas.

Lokesh also said politicians should speak honestly and openly with young people.

He believes genuine conversations are important for future political leaders.

Key facts

Speaker
Nara Lokesh
Event
Fortune India 40 Under 40 Awards programme
Location
Mumbai
Focus
Greater Gen Z participation in politics and governance
Consultation method
Meeting young people and local influencers during constituency visits
Follow-up
Lokesh said a mechanism exists to follow up on suggestions
Communication approach
Politicians should be genuine, open and transparent

Quotes

Nara Lokesh

Andhra Pradesh IT and education minister

“When we go to a particular constituency, we meet all the influencers there, and we ask them, ‘How do you think we can do better? In this particular constituency, what do you think we can do differently?’”
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“Don’t talk down to them. Make them part of the entire growth story and journey together.”
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