Jalandhar, 06.04.25, In a rare and exciting opportunity, over 50 students and alumni from Lovely Professional University (LPU); including many with placement packages exceeding ₹1 crore recently visited the Parliament of India. Students had the privilege of meeting and interactions with several eminent political leaders including Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Vice President of India; Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, President of the Indian National Congress; Politician Smt. Sonia Gandhi, Shri Derek O’Brien, AITC MP, quizmaster and author; Smt. Renuka Choudhary, Former Union Minister, INC; Dr. Sandeep Kumar Pathak, AAP MP; and Shri M. Anil Kumar Yadav, MP Rajya Sabha, INC Telangana.These prominent political figures shared valuable insights into the nation's governance.
Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Founder Chancellor of LPU, facilitated this visit and emphasized, “It is essential for the youth of our nation to experience firsthand how the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha function, as these institutions play a crucial role in shaping India's future. Such experiences help cultivate civic awareness and a deeper sense of responsibility among students."