Pune, Jan 11 (Representative) Former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said legislators should not change parties frequently, warning that party-hopping will lead to people losing interest in politics which will be bad for democracy. Otherwise, people will lose respect for politics, he said. ‘’My advice to the young politicians, students — join politics. Be constructive and attentive. Do not change parties frequently. Nowadays it is difficult to understand who is in which party. I go around the country and I take names of people and mention their parties, but other people correct me that a particular person is no longer in that party,’’ the BJP veteran said. The three-day event of BCS was inaugurated in the august presence of Business Advisor and author Ram Charan; Basavaraj Horatti, former Chairman of Karnataka Legislative Council; Satish Mahana, Speaker of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly; U. T. Khader Fareed, Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly; and Girish Gautam, Speaker of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
UNESCO Chair Holder Revered Prof. Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad, Founder President, of MIT WPU, presided over the function. Rahul V. Karad, founder of MIT SOG and executive president of MIT WPU, Dr. R. M. Chitnis, vice chancellor of MIT WPU, and other dignitaries were present on the occasion. Rahul Karad was presented with a Citation of Honour at the hands of Naidu and other dignitaries. Greeting the audience in Marathi, Naidu said in his speech, “Legislators should be role models for people. They should not disrupt the proceedings of parliament. They should keep a positive mindset discuss debate, and decide on issues concerning their constituents. Opponents can protest and hold the government accountable, but they should do it within democratic means. The interests of common citizens should be protected by all of us.”
Ram Charan said, “Leadership makes a difference, and only leaders can make a nation. Students aspiring to make a mark in the world should look for new ideas, find problems, and solve them. India has the unique advantage of possessing raw talent, and each of us should choose leadership as our passion.” Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad said, “The entire universe is a manifestation of your intelligence and consciousness. Students should understand and realise the importance of Indian culture. We can prove what has been said for thousands of years about Indian culture. We should also understand that humanity and service are two important aspects of any elected representative.” BCS was inaugurated by the ringing of the bell of democracy and the lighting of the lamps by dignitaries. Student leaders Shubham Chavhan (Maharashtra) and Bhawik Gondliya (Gujarat) delivered inspirational speeches.