Legacy-driven systems cannot be termed democracy but the real democracy is when people get opportunities to contribute for the country, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has observed.
The minister said this on Wednesday while addressing the eighth convocation of the Indian Institute of Democratic Leadership here.
On the occasion, he also congratulated the students and gave them the certificates and the mementos.
Mandaviya said if one really wants to become a leader, then he or she should set goals. Secondly, the person should have at least one year of training on how to speak and when to speak on issues of public importance.
Citing the example of Narendra Modi, he said the prime minister had once mentioned that India needs one lakh young leaders.
The country is giving you an opportunity to come and be a part of this democracy. Leadership comes from your passion, way of working and your dedication towards the country, he said, citing his own example: “Today, in front of you, a farmer’s son is standing as a Union Minister.”
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, who was also present, said that India is passing through a very interesting phase.
This is the age of aspirations. The desire for a better life is visible everywhere. The responsibility of fulfilling these public aspirations lies on all those who lead the country, he said.
Sachdeva also observed that India’s democratic system has become much more participatory and interactive than before.