CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The 58th Provincial Conference of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) was held at Jalsa Garden in Dabra. On the occasion of the conference, the town was temporarily named “Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar,” and the main auditorium was named after Prof. Yashwant Rao Kelkar. On the final day, the new provincial executive body was announced, in which Prof. Dharmendra Rajput was appointed Provincial President, Ketan Chaturvedi as Provincial Secretary, and Satyadit Tomar, Uma Vaishnav, Kavita Khatik, Himanshu Sharma, and Divyansh Bakshi as Provincial Joint Secretaries.

The conference witnessed participation from 492 delegates from 22 districts of Madhya Pradesh, including students, teachers, academicians, and full-time workers. In-depth discussions were held and resolutions were passed on important issues related to education, society, environment, and security.

Inauguration of the Conference

The conference was inaugurated by Justice Rohit Arya, former Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, as the Chief Guest. Special guests included Chetas Sukhadiya, Central Region Organization Secretary of ABVP, Prof. Dharmendra Rajput, Provincial President, and Ketan Chaturvedi, Provincial Secretary.

During the inaugural session, Justice Rohit Arya stated that ABVP is not merely an ideology but a sculptor of its time. He emphasized that students are not confined to classrooms alone but also contribute to nation-building. He described India’s youth as job creators and women’s power as the nation’s strongest force, highlighting the need to focus on three key pillars—youth power, women’s power, and a harmonious India.

Special guest Chetas Sukhadiya described the conference as a symbol of ideology, stating that ABVP has played a significant role in national reconstruction and social reform over the past 77 years. He noted that various social, national, and education-related resolutions would be passed during the conference.

Exhibition

On the occasion of the conference, a grand exhibition titled “Bhagwan Das Mahaur Exhibition” was inaugurated in the presence of Chief Guest Dr. Sunil Sachdeva, Special Guest Amardeep Aulakh, and Provincial Vice President Dr. Satyaprakash Tomar. The exhibition effectively showcased ABVP’s organizational activities, the contributions of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Rani Abbakka, the Indian Constitution, Indian democracy, and other great personalities.

Address Sessions and Procession

On the second day, National President Prof. Raghuraj Kishore Tiwari, during the address session, stated that India’s education system establishes harmony between the individual, society, and nature. He encouraged students to make their student life meaningful and purposeful.

On the same day, a grand procession (Shobha Yatra) was taken out by ABVP students, starting from Jalsa Garden and passing through Balla Ka Dera, Parashuram Square, Maithilisharan Gupt Square, Agrasen Square, and concluding at Sarafa Bazaar. Female students participated wearing traditional turbans, holding placards and ABVP flags. Citizens and social organizations welcomed the procession with flower showers and fireworks. At the open मंच (platform), student leaders shared their views on education, social harmony, women’s empowerment, rising love jihad, tribal pride, and a developed India.

Final Address Session

On the final day, National Organization Secretary Ashish Chauhan stated that ABVP’s work is connected to the past, present, and future. He explained that ABVP has consistently connected the student community with organization, direction, and moral values.

Ashish Chauhan emphasized that ABVP’s relevance spans all timeframes—past, present, and future. ABVP has not limited itself to membership alone but has continuously worked on campuses. This provincial conference was held for the first time at a tehsil headquarters of a district. He said ABVP was relevant, is relevant, and will always remain relevant. Founded in 1949 with the vision of taking the nation to its highest glory, ABVP has now completed 77 years of its journey.

He highlighted that India has an economy of USD 4.1 trillion, making it a major global power, but emphasized the need to improve per capita income. He stated that significant transformations are required to reach the top and that India maintains balanced relations with all countries. ABVP remains active across regions such as Assam, Delhi, Guwahati, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Punjab, noting that ABVP won the presidency of the Punjab Students’ Union after 40 years.

He further said that when Gen Z narratives spread in Nepal suggesting similar trends among Indian youth, ABVP and nationalist thinkers worked to counter them. During incidents such as arson by students at VIT University, ABVP activists played a role in counseling and calming the situation. ABVP continues to work consistently on issues related to admissions, examinations, and results, including NAAC A++ matters at RGPV. ABVP remains relevant as a student movement and stressed that social harmony is essential for national progress.

He also recalled ABVP’s past movements against infiltration, including the Chicken Neck movement, and protests against Article 370 in Kashmir. Addressing concerns about reduced attention spans due to excessive screen time among students, he said that ABVP assigns responsibilities, not positions. He explained ABVP’s four pillars—students, teachers, full-time workers, and former activists—likening them to the four legs of a table, all equally essential.

Key Highlights and Facts

A total of 10 sessions were held during the conference, including 2 special address sessions.

A grand exhibition and open platform programs were organized.

The principle of zero food waste was followed.

Citizens welcomed the procession with flower showers and felicitations.

Provincial Secretary Ketan Chaturvedi stated that the 58th Provincial Conference was held in Dabra in a historic and grand manner. The resolutions passed during the conference will serve as guiding principles for education, society, environment, security, and national consciousness.

Prominent attendees included National President Prof. Raghuraj Kishore Tiwari, National Organization Secretary Ashish Chauhan, Regional Organization Secretary Chetas Sukhadiya, Provincial President Prof. Dharmendra Rajput, and Provincial Secretary Ketan Chaturvedi.

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