New ideas and definitions often emerge regarding the role of youth in Indian politics and social scenario. In this sequence, the country's well-known politician and former Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi has given a very important and ideological statement while addressing the youth. Rejecting fashionable and modern labels like 'Gen Z' imported from western countries, he has called the youth of the country as 'Amrit Generation'. While cautioning the youth during a public program, Meenakshi Lekhi said that today's young generation has become entangled in the web of social media and the ever-growing reel culture. He has termed this blind race of social media as the 'new opium' of the modern society, which is hollowing out the energy, focus and creativity of the youth from within like termites. Youth should step out of western labels and recognize their original identity. During her address, Meenakshi Lekhi laid special emphasis on the fact that Indian youth have no need to fit themselves into the framework of western parameters or artificial labels like 'Gen G'. He said that the youth of a country with great cultural and historical heritage like India are not dependent on any western definition. Every youth of the country has the power to write a new story on the strength of his ability, intelligence and patriotism. He called upon the youth to create their own strong identity and remain deeply connected with their cultural roots instead of copying foreign trends. Only when the youth recognize their originality, they can make their best and most meaningful contribution in nation building. Social Media: The New Opium of the Modern Age and the Misleading World In today's digital era, smartphones and internet are within reach of every hand, but its negative aspect is that the youth is getting away from real life in the glitter of the virtual world. Meenakshi Lekhi said in a very harsh manner that today the blind competition to get likes, shares and views on social media has captured the youth. People are wasting their precious time in creating and watching small reels day and night. Describing this digital addiction as the 'opium of the modern age', he warned that it is not only weakening mental concentration but also destroying the ideological capacity and patience of the youth. If a generation that is going to decide the future of the country becomes dependent only on virtual likes, then it is a matter of concern for the society. Feeling of being 'Amrit Generation' and responsibility in the development of the country. Taking forward the context of Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling the youth of the country 'Amrit Generation' in the era of 'Amrit Kaal', Lekhi said that this time of the present youth is the most golden and decisive period in the history of India. He reminded the youth that they have a huge responsibility on their shoulders to make India a developed nation in the next 25 years. Today, Indian youth are making their mark at the global level in the fields of startups, space technology, innovation, agriculture and entrepreneurship. In such a situation, if the youth waste their energy in the nonsense of social media, they will deviate from their great goals. Being the 'Amrit Generation' means that every youth should use his full potential for the progress of the country and building a bright future for himself. Freedom from reel-bagging and determination to work on the real ground. At the end of this ideological and inspirational address, Meenakshi Lekhi appealed to the youth to come out of the virtual world of appearances and move towards achieving real success on the ground. He said that the joy of reading books, participating in sports, getting involved in social causes and upgrading one's skills can never be found through a viral video or reel. Shortcuts in life never lead to lasting success; it requires hard work and discipline. If the youth of the country understands this deeply and frees itself from the slavery of social media, then no power in the world can stop India from becoming a world leader.
