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!

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

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??

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.

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

Frankly Yes :laugh: ..The motivation to start a thread came up when I saw your post..No hard feelings :) :laugh: ..Well it doesn’t mean I am all knowing about politics. I am also much like you but a little more interested in talking these topics, that’s all. :)

I disagree with you in that you said it’s a good thing to be apolitical. I believe if the citizen are not up to date with the developments around him and if they are unaware of the politics around him it become easy to manipulate them. If you are not aware then you cannot respond. If you cant read between lines then its easy to convince .Theoretically this can even lead to slavery!!

@Sandhya
Even if youth doesn't take part in politics, they can surely be aware of political developments.They must have a political ideology.Today's discussions are dominated by cinema and other such industries.You can see youth fighting aggressively over film stars but when it comes to politics, they end the discussions with few lines..Cursing and expressing helplessness.This has to change, i believe.

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

Frankly Yes :laugh: ..The motivation to start a thread came up when I saw your post..No hard feelings :) :laugh: ..Well it doesn’t mean I am all knowing about politics. I am also much like you but a little more interested in talking these topics, that’s all. :)

I disagree with you in that you said it’s a good thing to be apolitical. I believe if the citizen are not up to date with the developments around him and if they are unaware of the politics around him it become easy to manipulate them. If you are not aware then you cannot respond. If you cant read between lines then its easy to convince .Theoretically this can even lead to slavery!!

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

Frankly Yes :laugh: ..The motivation to start a thread came up when I saw your post..No hard feelings :) :laugh: ..Well it doesn’t mean I am all knowing about politics. I am also much like you but a little more interested in talking these topics, that’s all. :)

I disagree with you in that you said it’s a good thing to be apolitical. I believe if the citizen are not up to date with the developments around him and if they are unaware of the politics around him it become easy to manipulate them. If you are not aware then you cannot respond. If you cant read between lines then its easy to convince .Theoretically this can even lead to slavery!!

Yes, I agree with you that youth should have at least a little idea about politics. But what to do? I have seen many persons/students where politics have ruined their life. The main problem is, if students get more interested in politics, they even forget their own studies and aims. Later we can see many of them ruining their career, fighting for their leaders. Politics is good.....but should be given second preference to studies and reaching a position. After reaching that position, sure, they can find a little time there. Yet, the problem still is there...whom should youth follow???? :blink: :dry:

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!

You are welcome :) Its indeed very disturbing. Political discussions among youth are also decreasing. All they do is curse the leaders and express their helplessness. There is no solid discussions on ideological bases. But I think they do respond when given an opportunity whatever it may. The mass support for Anna movement is an example.