Chandigarh, Oct. 23 -- The Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Thursday opened its doors to schoolchildren, giving young minds a first-hand understanding of how laws are made, budgets are passed and elected representatives are held accountable. Interacting with students of Guru Gobind Singh International School, Faridkot, chief minister Bhagwant Mann urged them to dream big and pursue their ambitions through honesty and hard work, stressing that talent and merit, not influence or recommendations, must determine their future. "The youth are the greatest strength of Punjab and providing them with inspiration, opportunities and a progressive environment is essential for building a brighter future for Punjab. Never allow temporary setbacks to weaken your determination," the chief minister told the students. The chief minister explained to the students the significance and functioning of the Punjab assembly. "Bills are introduced, debated and passed into law in the Vidhan Sabha and the state budget is also approved here. Institutions such as the Vidhan Sabha belong to the people," Mann said. "Young citizens must understand how democracy functions, how decisions affecting their lives are made and how public representatives are accountable to the people," he said....