Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh ( HSS UK) is 2020 Winners of UK Parliament Week Official Partner of the Year Award for making outstanding contribution to the UK Parliament Week. The judging panel which declared winners includes Speaker of the House of Commons, MPs, Peers and independent judges. As a winner, HSS UK had been invited to a ceremony in Parliament which was to be hosted by the Speaker to receive the award on 24th March 2020, however because of the Corona Pandemic advise, this event was postponed.
In November last year, 28 chapters which included Balgokulam, Parivar Shakha, Samiti shakha and Sangh shakha participated in Parliament Week event. With over 700 participants this was the biggest engagement by a Hindu organisation. From Sale in the North West to Bromley in the South, Southend in the East to Swindon in the West, shakhas up and down the country celebrated democracy by holding debates, ballots, quiz, educational video viewing, mock parliament.
David Clark, Head of Education and Engagement at UK Parliament said that with nationwide reach, HSS was a natural partner of UK Parliament Week and a worthy winner of the award for staging outstanding activities. Even as Brexit was being fiercely debated, the election date announcement was imminent, we had participation in our activities by several MPs including Sir Graham Brady, Theresa Villiers, Matthew Offord and Mike Freer. Q and A with the MPs raised some interesting issues. Community Leaders, a Mayor and councillors supported our events up and down the country.
Parliament Week is a stimulating and rewarding experience on which one can build as one develops political interest and perhaps one day launch a political career for oneself.
As the tapestry of political conversation changes in the UK, we must champion Hindu youth participation in politics. Becoming a member of Youth Parliament, participating in select committees, taking up work experience schemes, apprenticeships and internships are all opportunities we must consider.
Hindu community needs to become acquainted with policy makers and politics. Our understanding of the mechanics of conversations with Parliament, lobbying MPs and campaigning for issues that impact us and our community must transform. Proactive participation is imminently necessary.
BY Dr.Harsha Jani
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