Mritunjay Singh Yadav is a political strategist, policy researcher, and author deeply engaged in questions of governance, democracy, and rural development. With an expertise in Data Science, Machine Learning, and extensive experience in parliamentary affairs, he currently serves as Senior Private Secretary to the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Rural Development & Panchayati Raj in the Lok Sabha. Beyond his legislative and research contributions, Mr. Yadav is actively involved in youth leadership programs and has co-authored Contesting Democratic Deficit (Rupa Publications, 2025), which critically examines democratic decline and pathways to renewal.
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Youth, Yatra and the Idea of India | Mritunjay Singh Yadav with Vikrant Shandilya | OCLF
On 23nd Nov 2025 04.00 PM To 04:40 PM
This engaging OCLF session featured policy researcher and strategist Mritunjay Singh Yadav in conversation with senior journalist Vikrant Shandilya, unpacking how India’s youth are becoming central to democratic participation and political transformation.
The discussion explored the growing role of young citizens in shaping national conversations, engaging with policy, and contributing to democratic discourse at the ground level. Mritunjay drew from his experiences in Parliament and on the field to highlight how youth-led movements are reshaping political communication and public engagement.
The dialogue touched on the importance of policy literacy, the realities of democratic pushback, and how journeys across India deepen one’s understanding of social and political diversity. The speaker emphasised that democracy thrives when young people actively question, participate, and bring authenticity to public life.
Audience questions on political careers, media impact, and civic responsibility added depth to the conversation, reinforcing the message that India’s future will be shaped by an informed and vocal generation.