India, March 11 -- New Delhi

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Monday emphasised the role of youngsters in shaping the nation's future, and sought their suggestions for the upcoming state budget that is set to be presented later this month.

Addressing a "Chhatra Sansad" (youth parliament) organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) at NDMC convention centre, Gupta also recollected the start of her political career as a student union member, first as a secretary of Daulat Ram College union and then as the president of Delhi University Students Union (DUSU).

"I felt happy to be present among the women students of Delhi University and ABVP. Students from all corners of the country participated in the youth parliament. I a...