Guwahati, Assam, 4th of November, 2026 : Bringing pride to Assam, Samiksha Phukan of Gurukul Grammar School received a Special Mention Award at the Young Indians Parliament (YIP) 2026 National Finals, held at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on November 1, 2026.
Four students from Assam represented the state at the National Finals after successfully progressing through a competitive three-stage selection process comprising City, Regional and National Rounds.
The journey began with the City Round organised by Young Indians (Yi), Guwahati, in July 2026, which witnessed participation from over 150 students representing schools across Assam. Following the City Round, 25 students were selected to advance to the Regional Round held in Mizoram.
Demonstrating their talent and commitment, four students from Assam secured their places at the National Finals. They were Shaurya Jain of Sanskriti, The Gurukul; Rupal Jain of Royal Global School; Samiksha Phukan of Gurukul Grammar School; and Keshav Kumar of Delhi Public School, Jorhat.
Among the four finalists, Samiksha Phukan’s achievement of receiving a Special Mention Award at the National Finals marked a proud moment for Yi Guwahati and the entire state of Assam.
Young Indians Parliament is an initiative aimed at nurturing leadership, public speaking, critical thinking and democratic values among students. Through a parliamentary simulation format, the programme encourages young participants to engage with contemporary issues, articulate their perspectives and develop the confidence to become future leaders.
The successful participation of students from Assam at the national platform reflects the growing interest and potential of the state’s young generation. Yi Guwahati congratulates all four participants on their accomplishment and extends special congratulations to Samiksha Phukan for bringing recognition to Assam.
Yi Guwahati also acknowledges the contribution of the participating schools, teachers, parents and volunteers whose encouragement and support made this journey possible.
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