MP Tejaswi Surya Urges Young Indians to Become Wealth Creators

Speaking to a lively crowd of college students in Mangaluru, Bengaluru South MP Tejaswi Surya – fresh off a campaign rally called “Prajaprabhutva Ulisi Arajakate Alisi” – reminded the youngsters that India’s economic destiny now rests largely on their shoulders. He didn’t just talk numbers; he painted a picture of what a thriving India could look like for the next generation.

Surya pointed out a World Bank report that says nearly 5 crore Indians have escaped poverty in the last ten years – a feat that, he noted, took China about forty years. “A man who could only buy one set of clothes for his family a decade ago can now afford three,” he said, smiling at the thought of extra festivities during festive seasons.

The MP highlighted that India’s GDP is growing at a robust 7‑8 percent annually. That growth, he explained, is translating into more jobs and greater foreign investment. “Our per‑capita income sits around $2,800 today,” he said, “and Prime Minister Modi has set a bold target – $10,000 by 2047. That would catapult us into the league of the world’s top economies.”

“Back in the pre‑independence days, youth had to lay down their lives for the nation. Today, they have a different battlefield – creating wealth, generating employment, and fueling growth,” Surya urged, his tone a mix of encouragement and a gentle nudge.

He also took a moment to address what he called “false propaganda” from opposition parties. Referring to recent criticisms aimed at the Election Commission and the Supreme Court, the MP warned students not to swallow every headline. “The Congress is talking about EVM hacking, then flipping to condemn the Special Intensive Revision. Young minds must discern truth from rhetoric,” he said, chuckling at the “cockroach Janata Party” nickname he tossed in.

Wrapping up, Surya appealed directly to the audience: “Be wealth creators. Build enterprises, innovate, and give back. Your effort will be the engine that drives India to that $10,000 per‑capita milestone.” The message resonated, and the room broke into enthusiastic applause, punctuated by a few hopeful murmurs about startups and new opportunities.