Youth Engagement and the Future of Democracy in India

Kumara Sheni

Himalayan Politics Journal, Vol # 1, Issue # 2
Youth Engagement and the Future of Democracy in India

Youth Engagement and the Future of Democracy in India

Kumara Sheni/
June 24, 2025

Keywords

Youth engagement, Democracy, Political participation, India, Governance

Abstract

Youth engagement is essential for shaping the democratic future of any nation. In India, with its vast and diverse young population, active involvement in democratic processes can foster progressive governance, drive policy reforms, and promote socio-political stability. However, various challenges, such as political disillusionment, unemployment, and insufficient civic education, impede full youth engagement. Using the mixed-methods approach to analyse the youth engagement within the democratic process, this research examines the youth's role in India's democracy. It also analyses survey data to evaluate their participation, awareness, and influence in democratic processes. This research offers a conceptual framework for understanding youth engagement in the democratisation of India. The findings underscore the necessity for institutional reforms and policy initiatives to ensure meaningful youth involvement in India's democratic landscape. It is also a showcase for developing countries, especially for those democratic countries which has more young population to utilise their potential effectively.

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Sheni, K. (2025). Youth Engagement and the Future of Democracy in India. Himalayan Politics Journal, 1(2). https://politics.thrip.org/website/journal/article/68839172cabe1/page

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[1]Sheni, K. 2025. Youth Engagement and the Future of Democracy in India. Himalayan Politics Journal. 1, 2 (July 2025).

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(1)Sheni, K. Youth Engagement and the Future of Democracy in India. Himalayan Politics Journal 2025, 1 (2).

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SHENI, Kumara. Youth Engagement and the Future of Democracy in India. Himalayan Politics Journal, v. 1, n. 2, 25 July2025.

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Sheni, K. (2025) “Youth Engagement and the Future of Democracy in India”, Himalayan Politics Journal, 1(2). Available at: https://politics.thrip.org/website/journal/article/68839172cabe1/page (Accessed: 6 May 2026).

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[1]K. Sheni, “Youth Engagement and the Future of Democracy in India”, Himalayan Politics Journal, vol. 1, no. 2, July 2025, Accessed: May 06, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://politics.thrip.org/website/journal/article/68839172cabe1/page

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Sheni, Kumara. “Youth Engagement and the Future of Democracy in India”. Himalayan Politics Journal, vol. 1, nos. 2, July 2025, https://politics.thrip.org/website/journal/article/68839172cabe1/page.

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Sheni, Kumara. “Youth Engagement and the Future of Democracy in India”. Himalayan Politics Journal 1, no. 2 (July 25, 2025). Accessed May 6, 2026. https://politics.thrip.org/website/journal/article/68839172cabe1/page.

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1.Sheni K. Youth Engagement and the Future of Democracy in India. Himalayan Politics Journal [Internet]. 2025 July 25 [cited 2026 May 6];1(2). Available from: https://politics.thrip.org/website/journal/article/68839172cabe1/page

AMA

1.Sheni K. Youth Engagement and the Future of Democracy in India. Himalayan Politics Journal. 2025;1(2). Accessed May 6, 2026. https://politics.thrip.org/website/journal/article/68839172cabe1/page

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