Volunteers of Rhythm of Nation appeal to youngsters to join politics outside a multiplex in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. Picture by Sanjib Mukherjee

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 1: Prakash Jha’s latest political thriller Satyagraha has caught the fancy of city youngsters. “The revolution has begun”, “Democracy is under fire,” taglines such as these from the film are being echoed by the youth here.

A group of 300 college-goers and working professionals, who are members of youth club Rhythm of Nation organised a gathering outside the multiplex in Saheed Nagar today calling for infusion of young blood in politics. Chanting anti-corruption slogans, they held placards with messages prodding GenY to realise their power and potential.

Prior to the demonstration, all the members of the club saw the film and took around 30 less privileged school students along with them.

The members said that the Amitabh Bachchan and Ajay Devgn starrer highlighted the issue of corruption and was in sync with their ideas of ‘motivating the youth to take a stand on everything rather than blaming politicians’.

“We seek a behavioural change where the present generation must think of taking up the responsibility of running this country. This event marks the beginning of our endeavours towards bringing that change. It is high time that we entered the governance system and removed the flaws,” said Hitesh Pansari, a member of the four-year old club.

In the past, the club has organised camps and rallies promoting e-literacy, cleanliness drives and other social causes.

“Neither are we affiliated to any political party nor are we promoting any political personality. After this demonstration, we would organise large in-house debates and discussions to be moderated by political experts who can clarify the doubts of aspiring politicians,” said Vivek Raj, a long time associate of the club.

Another member said that “youth” was a state of mind. “If politicians, who are in 30s and 40s, do not fulfil their duties with agility and passion, then the purpose cannot be served. By young politician, we mean someone who is honest, works with diligence and is ready to accept new ideas,” said Srusti Dash, a third-year engineering student.