Introduction

The Revolutionary Youth Association (RYA) is an organization of Indian youth committed to the radical transformation of society. RYA is steadfast in its

commitment to achieving, protecting, and advancing the rights of India's youth.

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Established on March 23, 1995, RYA held its Seventh National Conference on September 10-11, 2022, in Palamu, Jharkhand. The conference elected 103 National Council members, 51 National Executive members, and 14 National Office Bearers. Comrade Aftab Alam serves as the National President, and Comrade Niraj Kumar serves as the National General Secretary.

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RYA advocates for universal dignified employment, equitable education, civil liberties, freedom and equality for women, social justice, secularism, democratic values, and the role of science.

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RYA stands against fascism, dictatorship, anarchism, statism, and criminalisation, as well as attempts to divide Indian youth along caste, class, religious, and ethnic lines.