A youth-led study tour by I.I.M.U.N. brought 60 future leaders together in the UK, emphasizing India-UK relations and glocal citizenship. Highlights included discussions in the British Parliament, visits to prestigious universities, and participation in Indian Republic Day celebrations at the Indian High Commission in London.
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