MY Bharat Organises Youth Parliament on ‘One Nation, One Election’ in Goa; 300 Students Participate

Goa, 4 November 2026

Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), Goa under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, organised the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament Programme on the theme ‘One Nation, One Election’ at the Institute of Nursing Education, Bambolim, on today. 

Rajya Sabha MP Shri Sadanand Shet Tanawade attended the programme as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, he stressed the importance of youth participation in democratic processes and encouraged students to understand democratic institutions, electoral reforms and their responsibilities as informed citizens.

Dr. Wilson N. Fernandes, Principal of the Institute of Nursing Education, also addressed the participants and appreciated the initiative. He urged students to make the best use of such platforms to enhance their knowledge, confidence and leadership skills.

Shri Samyek Meshram, District Youth Officer, MY Bharat, North Goa, highlighted the vision and objectives of MY Bharat, particularly its initiatives aimed at youth engagement, leadership development and nation-building. 

Ms. Dash conducted the proceedings as the Master of Ceremonies.

The Debate competition was judged by a five-member panel comprising Shri Atmaram V. Gaonkar, Retired Head of Department, Government Polytechnic; Dr. Sonya Angle, Assistant Professor, Damodar College of Commerce; Dr. Glenis Mendonca, Associate Professor of Economics, Carmel College, Nuvem; Shri Wilfred Goes, Retired Principal, Goa College of Art; and Mrs. Marle de Jesus, Faculty Member, Institute of Nursing Education, Bambolim.

Ms. Manuela secured the first prize, followed by Ms. Swanandi Chari in second place and Ms. Sharmat Goliekar in third place. The winners were felicitated with prizes for their performance.

The winners will now advance to the State-Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament Competition, where selected participants will get an opportunity to represent Goa at the National-Level Competition in New Delhi.

The programme provided a platform for young participants to express their views on electoral reforms while promoting democratic awareness, critical thinking, public speaking and leadership qualities. 

Around 300 students were participate in the program.

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