Interacting with the participants of the MP LEAD Fellowship, a two-month internship programme initiated by Rajya Sabha Member Dr. Ajeet Madhavrao Gopchade, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan today, the Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, urged young people to become ethical leaders committed to national service.

He said leadership is measured not by authority but by one's ability to serve society with humility, integrity and compassion.

Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan interacted with 40 participants of the MP LEAD Fellowship initiated by Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Dr. Ajeet Madhavrao Gopchade, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan today.

Describing the fellowship as an ideal platform to begin one's career, he emphasised India's civilisational unity, stating that "Bharat was one, Bharat is one and Bharat will always remain one."

He urged the fellows to rise above region, language and caste, reinforcing that India's shared cultural heritage remains its greatest strength.