Bhubaneswar, April 18 -- The youth have a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of the nation and strengthening the democratic process, Bhabani Shankar Bhoi, Deputy Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, said today.
"Countries where the democratic system is strong are considered more progressive," Bhoi said while addressing the inaugural program of 'Lok Sambad', a national level youth parliament organised by the SOA National Institute of Law (SNIL), faculty of legal studies of the SOA Deemed to be University, here.
Around 150 students of law from across the country are taking part in the two-day event.
Outlining India's journey as a democracy, Bhoi said students of law should take keen interest in the political process and keep track ...