Hanuman Beniwal is a prominent Indian politician and social activist known for his strong advocacy for farmers’ rights and his dynamic leadership in the state of Rajasthan. As the founder of the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP), Beniwal has been a vocal critic of government policies that he believes neglect the interests of rural communities. With a background deeply rooted in grassroots activism, he has emerged as a key figure in Rajasthan’s political landscape, gaining widespread support for his unwavering commitment to social justice and equitable development.
In a recent interview with EBNW Story he says-
Q1 Sir, as we see that in our country there is lack of the loyalty of politicians towards a particular party. In such scenario, is it possible for India to have a vision of World Class Democracy Successful?
Hanuman Beniwal- It is not possible until there is loyalty in political parties. Even I myself didn’t choose to change the sides when I initially joined in with BJP. Although after that I made my own party as it was a need of time as I believed that farmers and youth needed our support. There were different rules and regulations made so that this practice of changing parties comes at a stop but it is not made possible till now because of different challenges leaders face in the 5 years tenure. The rules should be made that the leader can’t leave in between the tenure of 5 years when they are working for a party.
Q2 Sir, we talk about women reservation in politics but is their women leadership?
Hanuman Beniwal- See, Women reservation will still take time as it is procedure for which ruling party i.e BJP is working. But till then we have to focus on women leadership of whatever ratio we are having of women in our parties. Today, in many cases we are seeing women are getting guided by their husbands in politics, if they want to take any decisions on their own, they cannot make it. Women have a different thinking perspective, they have the power to change the country as they think emotionally and practically with both ways at things. They look into matters with deepness, but many times they are not able to do it. Indira Gandhi and Draupadi Murmu, our President are one of the best examples of women leaders who manage things so well. They should be made freehand to take the decisions on their own.
Q3 What is your message to the coming youth? They should come in politics?
Hanuman Beniwal- Definitely, youth should come in politics. As they are the only ones who can make the change in the country. Even we have worked when Student Union elections got cancelled to make them happen. Youth should be made to learn the things so that they can see their career in politics as well. Also, if these student elections don’t happen they can make up their path of coming toward politics by joining parties like ours which is working for them at ground level. Other than that the youth of the nation is getting spoiled with drugs. After Punjab, Rajasthan comes next where youth’s future is getting in darkness because of these addictive drugs. Nowadays, youth is consuming synthetic drugs which totally spoils the person in such a way that either he dies or kills someone, means it is that addictive that they are not able to leave it once they get used to it. Therefore, youth should have a control on themselves and choose the right options for their career and life. Afterall, youth is the destiny of our future country so parents should keep a check on them. Unemployment is the biggest problem so definitely government should always look towards this matter to save our youth, our future.