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Two-day Young Indians Parliament held in Coimbatore
A two-day Young Indians Parliament 2.0, the flagship model parliament initiative by Young Indians (Yi), was held at SSVM School of Excellence in Coimbatore.
Organised by the Yi Coimbatore Chapter under its Thalir vertical, the event is designed to nurture leadership, civic responsibility, and life skills among school students.
P. Ganapathy Rajkumar, Member of Parliament, Coimbatore, who inaugurated the parliament simulation on June 27, 2025 (Friday), emphasised the importance of democratic participation and leadership. He urged students not just to exercise their right to vote but also to consider active roles in governance, policymaking, and public service.
Manimekalai Mohandoss, managing trustee of SSVM Institutions, and Mohandoss, trustee, SSVM Institutions, highlighted the significance of experiential learning models like Yi Parliament in shaping responsible, empathetic, and well-informed future citizens.
More than 150 students from 22 schools across Coimbatore, including 30 students from the Corporation Schools, participated in the event. Acting as MPs, students drafted bills, debated policies, and engaged in structured parliamentary proceedings, mirroring the real-world functioning of the Indian Parliament.
