AIU Mobilises Thousands of Students Across India in ‘Yuva Shakti, Bharat Ki Shakti’ Youth Pledge
New Delhi, May 29 (The Trending People): The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) successfully organised a powerful nationwide youth initiative titled ‘Yuva Shakti, Bharat Ki Shakti – One Youth, One Nation, One Resolve’ on Wednesday, uniting thousands of students across India in a synchronised pledge ceremony.
The event took place simultaneously across five major universities, each representing a key region of Bharat:
- Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi (Central India)
- University of Kashmir, Srinagar (North)
- M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru (South)
- Himalayan University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh (East)
- Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad (West)
🇮🇳 A Pledge Rooted in National Spirit and Resolve
The pledge ceremony was inspired by the patriotic fervour that swept the nation following the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 and India's robust military response through Operation Sindoor. Reflecting this spirit, students from across the country vowed allegiance to Bharat’s unity, civic responsibility, and the vision of a self-reliant nation.
The initiative echoes the aspirations voiced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his flagship campaigns, including:
- Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India)
- Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (One India, Great India)
- Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas (Together with all, Development for all, Trust of all, Effort of all)
Universities as Cradles of National Resolve
In Delhi, the event drew key dignitaries such as:
- Dr. (Mrs.) Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General, AIU
- Prof. (Dr.) M. Afshar Alam, Vice Chancellor, Jamia Hamdard
- Prof. Himani Sood
- Chandan Kumar Chaudhary, MLA, Sangam Vihar
Speaking at the event, Prof. Vinay Kumar Pathak, President of AIU and Vice Chancellor of CSJM University, Kanpur, said:
“The success of this event proves that our universities are not only temples of learning but also crucibles of national resolve. Our youth are not waiting for tomorrow — they are shaping the Bharat today.”
The ceremonies were marked by a deep sense of cultural unity and emotional patriotism, reinforcing the role of youth as current custodians of India’s national character.
AIU’s Stand on Academic Cooperation and Sovereignty
In a significant announcement, AIU declared the cancellation of all academic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Turkey and Azerbaijan following concerns over their actions deemed disrespectful to Bharat’s sovereignty. AIU reaffirmed that international academic cooperation must be based on mutual respect and national honour.
The Future Is Now: Bharat’s Youth Leading Change
Through this nationwide initiative, AIU has sent a strong message that India’s youth are:
- Awake
- Aware
- Ready to lead
Thousands of voices united in one pledge represent the true spirit of Yuva Shakti — a generation that does not wait for change but actively becomes the change.
The Association of Indian Universities continues to champion the cause of education as a vehicle for patriotism, civic duty, and national progress, nurturing a generation ready to realize the dreams of a strong, united, and self-reliant Bharat.