BJP national president Nitin Nabeen on Monday urged youth to enter politics with the spirit of public service rather than personal ambition, saying the profession requires patience, commitment and perseverance rather than seeking quick success.
Interacting with students at the Vixit Bharat Students’ Forum at Vignan Bharati Institute of Technology in Ghatsar on the outskirts of Hyderabad, Nabin said aspiring politicians must first become independent and develop a clear sense of purpose before entering public life.
Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for greater youth participation in politics, he said more youth and women should join politics, but only for the mission of serving society and the nation.
Drawing a comparison between politics and cricket, Nabin said that politics is like a cricket field where players succeed only after spending time at the crease, understanding the game and showing stamina.
He said: “You cannot enter politics just looking for achievements. First, you have to stay on the field, face challenges, build yourself and then achieve your achievements.”
He said India’s demographic dividend is its greatest strength and the Modi government is working towards the goal of building a developed India by 2047. He said initiatives like Startup India aim to integrate youth into the country’s development journey.
Nabin urged the students to pursue one idea or mission wholeheartedly and said they should believe that they are not just beneficiaries of India’s growth but active builders of the country’s future.
He added that under Modi’s leadership, India was transforming from “human power to industrial power” and that the youth now had the confidence to contribute to nation building.
Addressing concerns about declining trust in politicians, Nabin acknowledged that many young people view politics with suspicion. However, he said the political landscape has changed dramatically with the spread of technology, computers and the Internet, making citizens more aware and informed than they were in previous decades.
“Young people today remember all the promises made to them and hold politicians accountable,” he said, adding that leaders can no longer make unrealistic election promises without facing public scrutiny.
In contrast to the BJP with other political parties, Nabin claimed that the BJP made only achievable promises and remained committed to fulfilling them. He said Prime Minister Modi’s vision for ‘Fixit Bharat’ was based on responsibility, implementation and long-term planning rather than electoral populism.
Speaking about India’s political transformation since 2014, Nabin said the country has moved from an atmosphere of uncertainty and negativity to one of confidence and hope under Modi’s leadership.
“Before 2014, issues such as corruption, terrorism and political paralysis had left young people uncertain about their future, while decisive leadership restored confidence,” he said.
Nabin also argued that countries around the world have progressed when united by a common national vision. He said that for the first time since independence, India is collectively moving towards the goal of becoming a developed country by 2047 under Modi’s leadership.
Highlighting India’s growing global profile, he said Modi showcased the country’s ancient civilization and cultural heritage to the world, with International Yoga Day being a prime example. He also noted India’s evacuation of its citizens during the Russia-Ukraine conflict, saying it reflected the country’s enhanced international standing.
Emphasizing on the organizational culture of the BJP, Nabin said that the party functions collectively with discipline and teamwork. Referring to Modi’s description of himself as a party worker, Nabin said that even the Prime Minister works within the party organisation.
Drawing another cricket analogy, he compared the BJP’s performance to legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar who played under different captains with discipline and team spirit. Likewise, he said that every BJP leader, irrespective of their seniority, worked with commitment, discipline and respect for the organisation.
