Written by: Manisha Gurung - 2022030, Grade XI
Posted on: 27 June, 2021
Students are the future stars of the Nation. The future of the Country entirely depends upon the students. The Nation also invests a lot in the educational sector to produce an efficient workforce. Hence, ‘Should the students be actively involved in politics or not?’ Does politics help students to develop their knowledge, or what are its disadvantages for students? This is the main talk of the town in this modern era. In simple language, politics is the method for resolving problems or conflict.
Students are just like the growing plant. If they get an appropriate environment they raise quickly. Likewise, if students are involved in politics, they develop their leadership caliber and ability. They become more practical and responsible. They get a chance to fight the battle of life more practically. They can understand how to solve the problems. Ultimately, they become more courageous, sincere, well-disciplined, and challenge lovers. They develop a culture of fulfilling their duties and respecting others’ rights. Thus, their involvement in politics enriches their knowledge, aptitude, and experience.
But one bitter truth of politics is, politics is also a dangerous game. Common citizens can’t understand the game of politics, their intentions. Not all the leaders, but we can find many of them are following and fulfilling their one's dreams rather than solving the Country's problems. The political leader plays a dirty game behind their citizens, they are greedy, who always think about their name, fame, and power. Politics is an unfair game. We don't know how many people sacrifice their life and how many people lose their life just for raising their voice against injustice. So, these types of dirty political culture do not install any good virtues in the students. The immature students are not able to handle enough and lead the mass. They sometimes can be guided by their emotions rather than rationality.
To sum up, we cannot ignore either of these sides. Both are right to some extent. If students are involved in politics, they can develop their constructive skills and knowledge. On the other hand, if they are involved in destructive activities and money-making strategies, it certainly becomes expensive to all.
