Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vasundhara Raje expressed her gratitude towards the people of the state during a public event in Jaipur. Addressing the ‘Sashakt Yuva-Sashakt Nation’ conference organized by the Yuva Shakti Parishad Rajasthan on Saturday, March 07, 2026, Raje clarified that for her, the affection and trust of the public hold more significance than any political position. She inspired the youth by stating that if the quality of work is superior, positions and prestige naturally follow the individual. The conference saw participation from a large number of young people and intellectuals from various fields.
Philosophy on Political Positions and Public Service
While addressing the gathering, Vasundhara Raje remarked that in politics, people often aspire for high positions, but for her, the love of the people of Rajasthan is the greatest post. She emphasized that in public life, the importance of work should be paramount. According to Raje, when a person works with integrity and dedication, positions come to them automatically. She advised the youth to focus on performing concrete work for the development of society and the state rather than merely chasing titles or political offices.
Global Competitiveness and Human Capital
The former Chief Minister encouraged the youth of Rajasthan by citing examples of Indian talent succeeding on the global stage. She made a special mention of Google CEO Sundar Pichai, stating that if youth of Indian origin can lead global corporations, the youth of Rajasthan also possess that potential. Raje questioned why the youth living in the state can't achieve great milestones here if those going abroad can make a mark. She called upon the youth to become the best examples of 'human capital' and work with their capabilities to the fullest extent.
Technological Advancement and Future Leadership
Discussing the importance of technology, Vasundhara Raje stated that future leadership will belong to those nations and societies that lead in modern technologies. She specifically mentioned emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing. According to Raje, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is moving towards becoming a 'Vishwaguru' (global teacher), and the technical proficiency of the youth will play a crucial role in this journey, while she appealed to the youth to use these technologies positively and advance in the field of innovation to establish India's dominance globally.
Social Responsibility and Drug Eradication
Expressing concern over the increasing prevalence of drug abuse in the state, the former Chief Minister warned the youth to stay away from such vices. She stated that addiction not only affects individual health but also weakens the future of the entire society and nation, while raje urged the youth to actively cooperate with the government and administration in stopping social evils like drug abuse. She emphasized the need for collective efforts, stating that the construction of a strong nation is only possible when its younger generation is healthy and aware.
Economic Innovation and Startup Growth
Quoting the ideals of Swami Vivekananda, Vasundhara Raje said that immense power resides within the youth of India. She praised the evolving culture of innovation, incubation, and startups in the country, while raje noted that India is currently among the top three countries in the world in terms of the startup ecosystem, which is a direct result of the hard work of the youth. She cited examples of countries like Sweden, Japan, and Germany, explaining that these nations achieved progress by investing in their youth, while the event was attended by several dignitaries, including Mahant Kailash and former Rajasthan University Students' Union President Ankit Dhayal.