CONTENTS: Editor's Note, 1. Caught in the Crossfire: Political Violence and its Impact on Youth in Manipur amidst the Kuki-Meitei Conflict-Mohammad Rahish Khan Aribam, 2. Political Socialization and the Indian Education System: Are Schools and Colleges Producing Active Citizens?-Priya, 3. Youth of Bharat and the Power of Elections: Strengthening the Pillars of Democracy-Tendai Ngalande, 4. The Digital Divide and Political Awareness: Are Rural Youth Left Behind?-Devanshu Singh, 5. Gender and Political Participation: Role of Young Women in Bharatiya Politics-Priya Tomar, 6. Youth Engagement with Caste and Identity Politics in Contemporary Electoral Behaviour-Khalid Abrar, 7. Youth as Agents of Change in rassroots Governance: A Study of Panchayati Raj Participation-Huzaifa Rizvi, 8. Reimagining Democracy: Youth, Electoral Reforms and the Call for New Representation Models-Atul Kaushik, 9. The Role of Student Movements in Shaping Political Discourse in Bharat-Gunjan Chaudhary, 10. Youth and Local Governance: Catalysis of Transformation in Panchayati Raj Institutions-Kartikey, 11. Youth and the Rise of Populist Nationalism in India-Ujjwal Vihan, 12. Political Career as a Viable Choice for Youth in Bharat: Motivation, Roadblocks, and Reforms Needed-Dipak, 13. Caste and Identity Politics: How Do Young Voters Respond?-Ankit Kumar, 14. Political Participation of Youth in Bharat: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities-Jay Bhadana, 15. Civil Society, NGOs and Youth Leadership in Policy Advocacy in Bharat-Dhruv, 16. Gender and Political Participation: Role of Young Women in Bharatiya Politics-Narayani Aggarwal, 17. Youth and the Rise of Populist Nationalism in Bharat-Aaliya Siddiqui, 18. From Protest to Policy: How Youth Movement have Influenced Legislative Change in Bharat-Miss Vanshika Chaudhary.