Why Saying ‘I Don’t Care About Politics’ Is Still Political | Vijender Masijeevi

Today, being “apolitical” is often worn like a badge of maturity. People believe it means being neutral, sensible, or above “dirty politics.” But is being apolitical really neutral? In this video, I explain why calling yourself apolitical is not an innocent position, but a deeply political choice. Drawing from philosophy, social reality, and lived experience, we unpack how stepping away from politics doesn’t stop political decisions—it only ensures that others keep deciding for you. Politics is not limited to elections or parties. It decides who breathes clean air, who faces discrimination, whose voices are heard, and whose suffering is ignored. For privileged groups, disengagement feels safe. For marginalized communities, disengagement is not an option—because political decisions shape their everyday survival. If politics seems irrelevant to you, this video asks a hard question: Is it because politics truly doesn’t affect you—or because it’s already working in your favor? This is not about being partisan. It’s about understanding power, privilege, and responsibility in a democracy. Watch till the end and reflect on what “neutrality” really means. About Dr Vijender: Dr Vijender Chauhan is an educator, UPSC Interviewer and Motivational speaker with an experience of over a decade. He is one of the most recognised faces among the UPSC aspirants. Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masijeevi Twitter: https://x.com/masijeevi?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masijeevi/ Public speaking series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsjpxNdkPe9703jiUliZrRB8cZMIXPyH&si=iIQoHc2SrsoOdI1M Podcast with Dr Vijender: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsjpxNdkPe8xHGGNWhzZEzVbugyiyGnd&si=qyySVVRlZNSba8LI #apolitical #politicsandprivilege #neutralityispolitical #silenceispolitical #indianpolitics #socialjusticeindia #casteandpolitics #politicsanddailylife #powerandprivilege #youthandpolitics #democracyindia #politicalawareness #whyoliticsmatters #marginalizedvoices