UP: Digital Democracy Dialogue Ends; Stress On Women, Youth, Cultural Renaissance

Last Updated:June 16, 2026, 12:00 IST

Digital Democracy Dialogue Triveni in Lucknow stresses women and youth led growth, digital governance, and cultural renaissance, highlighting Ram Temple, and Gita

The Digital Democracy Dialogue, Triveni, being held in Uttar Pradesh’s capital, Lucknow, ended with the speakers stressing on growth that will be led by a focus on women and the youth of the country. Discussions were also held on good governance, culture and prosperity brought about under the Yogi government, a press release about the event stated.

Highlighting how the opportunities are expanding for women in the country, senior journalist Malini Vadekar pointed out how more women are working in newsrooms across the country which was not the case 25 years ago.

“Women and youth play a vital role in the development of any country or state," she said.

Two separate sessions were held during the event – ‘Prosperity (Women and Youth) and ‘Cultural Renaissance’. Uttar Pradesh’s future prosperity will largely be determined by the state’s ability to fully utilise the potential of women and youth.

Talking about the changing environment for women in the country, Vadekar said, “A major shift has occurred across the country, including in UP, where the government and administration have become sensitive to issues concerning women. Women are now able to voice their views more effectively than before, and female creators are also playing a significant role in this process."

She exuded confidence that the women’s reservation will be implemented soon. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (2023) or the 106th amendment to the Constitution introduced reservation of constituencies in India’s law-making bodies for women. A third of the seats would be reserved. This has been linked with the exercise of delimitation and census.

Highlighting the strides made by women in public life, Patna University Professor Guru Prakash Paswan said, “Women are getting opportunities across the state and the country. For the first time in 75 years, a woman from a tribal family reached the country’s highest constitutional office."

In the discussion held on the issue of good governance, speakers highlighted the benefits of incorporating new digital technologies. Speaking during the session, Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Social Welfare and Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Welfare, Asim Arun said that content creators have opened new avenues. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reminds officials to seek public feedback on every new policy and to that end, social media is used as a tool for feedback, the minister said.

The coming era will be driven by a digital revolution, he said, “for which the people must keep learning."

The Higher Education Minister of Nagaland, Temjen Imna Along had also participated in the discussion. He called for the creation of ‘a narrative of a capable and united India’, with the help of digital creators.

He advised social media ‘influencers’ to create positive content because ‘the entire country is watching Uttar Pradesh’.

“Even people in the last village on the Nagaland-Myanmar border know and recognize Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. All this has been possible because of digital creators and digital revolution. The people of Nagaland also believe that leaders like PM Narendra Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath will take the country forward. Our Naga tribe is also ready to support them," he said.

On the dissemination of information, Professor Paswan said that entrepreneurship and innovation are crucial for the country’s development and digital content creators have the power to reach millions of people instantly.

India’s Cultural Renaissance

The second session focused on cultural renaissance. During the discussion, ISKCON Governing Body Commissioner Gauranga Das said, “The Bhagavad Gita is a scripture that helps people understand the root of their pain. India’s one billion Hindus should take some time to try and understand the scriptures. The first step towards a cultural renaissance is to incorporate the Gita into one’s life."

He said, “Temples serve as centers of inspiration. After the construction of the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the number of devotees visiting temples across the country increased by up to five times."

Addressing social media influencers present at the session, he urged them to spread Lord Ram’s message through their content. He said people should be guided on how to strengthen family values and make their homes resemble temples.

Author and social activist Shefali Vaidya said that she had witnessed the period before 2014, when even thinking about the construction of the Ram Temple seemed impossible. She said, “We had not imagined the growth seen in areas such as digital payments. However, significant changes have taken place over the past few years."

She encouraged content creators to make content about temples located near their homes and educate people about their history. She said this would also help promote Indian culture.

Senior Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain said that he had witnessed the Ram Temple movement since childhood and that his father had also faced many difficulties during that period. He said, “The legal battle continued for nearly 69 years, and it was a period of oppression. Truth often remained suppressed in those days, but that is no longer possible in the age of social media."

He said that today, correct information about the Gyanvapi and Mathura Krishna Janmabhoomi cases is reaching people quickly. He added that content creators are also conveying our side of the matter correctly to the people, which is a significant change. According to him, this is also helping strengthen people’s faith.

He urged creators not to engage in hate speech and instead focus on conveying accurate information. He said the courts are the biggest mirror of society. As court proceedings are now being broadcast live, factual information can be presented correctly before the public. He also called upon creators to work responsibly in this direction.

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