The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) concluded its nationwide 'Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvad: Know Your Vote' campaign on November 5, 2026, after conducting 536 Yuva Samvads across 31 States and Union Territories. The campaign successfully reached 100,493 young people and involved 536 Youth Icons in promoting electoral awareness, informed voting, and responsible democratic participation, particularly targeting first-time voters.
The campaign ran from October 26 to November 5, 2026, with an initial target of reaching 500 universities, colleges, and institutions across the country. On the concluding day alone, 123 Yuva Samvads were organized across 28 States/UTs, engaging 22,588 youth and 123 Youth Icons.
Notable participants included Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Nagaland Nand Kishore Yadav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu. Several Members of Parliament including Chaudhary Dharambir Singh, Pradan Baruah, Ranjit Dutta, Rupkumari Choudhary, and Mahesh Kashyap also participated across different States.
Sports personalities and Youth Icons from the sporting community actively participated, with international rugby player Amandeep Kaur sharing her journey in Punjab, rowing icon Kulwinder Singh engaging students in Moga, and cycling icon Bhumika Shukla interacting with participants in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Programs in Uttar Pradesh highlighted cycling and Khelo India initiatives.
The Yuva Samvads provided platforms for young participants to seek clarity on electoral procedures, discuss voting rights and civic responsibilities, and interact directly with public representatives and Youth Icons. The sessions emphasized verifying information through authentic sources and exercising critical judgment. Campaign activities included quizzes, question-and-answer sessions, the Loktantrik Pledge, and registrations on the MY Bharat portal.