KU students impress at 17th national youth parliament

Srinagar, Nov 18: The University of Kashmir (KU) hosted the 17th National Youth Parliament Competition, organised by the Department of Students’ Welfare (DSW) under the aegis of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, at the University’s Convocation Complex.

A statement of KU issued here said that the event brought together trained student parliamentarians who demonstrated strong knowledge of legislative procedures and parliamentary conduct.

The proceedings were attended by faculty members, officers, research scholars and students.

Vice Chancellor KU, Prof Nilofer Khan, commended the participants for their confidence, clarity and discipline.

She said that the university remains committed to nurturing leadership, critical thinking and democratic values, and that such platforms help students gain deeper insights into parliamentary functioning.

MLA and former Member of Parliament Justice (Retd) Hasnain Masoodi appreciated the university’s efforts, noting that youth parliament initiatives play a vital role in strengthening democracy at the grassroots.

Registrar KU Prof Naseer Iqbal said that the youth parliament is an important platform for shaping informed and responsible young citizens.

Under Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Sharad Dwivedi, praised the professionalism with which the university conducted the event and lauded the enthusiasm and preparedness of the participants.

Earlier, Dean DSW KU, Prof Pervez Ahmed, delivered the welcome address and thanked the Ministry for its continued support.

Cultural Officer DSW KU, Shahid Ali Khan, shared insights into the preparation process.

Earlier, 51 teams from across the country competed at the group level, of which only eight, including the KU, qualified for the national round.

These top eight teams will now compete for the final honour, with the winning team earning an opportunity to perform inside the Parliament of India before Members of Parliament and Union Ministers.