‘Youth Parliament, nursery for role model politicians’
Waruna PADMASIRI
Youth Parliament which began under a concept of Youth Affairs and
Skills Development Minister Dullas Alahapperuma is an excellent place to
study politics.
A number of role model were found among youth parliamentarians, said
film director Jayantha Chandrasiri addressing the fourth session of the
Youth Parliament.
The event was held on December 19, 20 and 21 where the constitutional
amendments to the Youth Summit were taken up for discussion. Chandrasiri
said the work experience we gain in life is important. “The experience
that youth parliamentarians receive today will help produce a superior
politician in the future. Because of some of the shortcomings in
politics today, such as, trickery and deceit, people think that politics
is an immoral profession.”
He said politics is an important discipline in society because
politics affects directly on people’s lives. “Politics is more than just
listening to people’s problems. Politics requires dedication of one’s
self for others in society, especially those in need and facing
difficulties.
“Religious leaders and scientists perform a similar role in society.
One must be willing to sacrifice many things on behalf of others in
society. In that way, politics is a noble profession. We have such
politicians in our country, but only a handfull,” Chandrasiri said.
“But I believe such exemplary individuals are present in this youth
parliament” he said. Youth parliamentarians receive knowledge in
disciplines, such as, politics, arts, science, administration and many
others at the Youth Parliament. It will assist individuals to become
complete politicians instead of producing politicians who go against
expectations and engage in politics which fair to produce the right
benefit.
Special Guest, Chairman of the National Youth Services Council,
attorney-at -law Lalith Piyum Perera and a number of officials from the
National Youth Services Council and the Youth Affairs and Skills
Development Ministry were present at the occasion. |