Political observers say that experience in student politics often produces the ability to make specific decisions in national politics. The competitive environment of campus politics fosters organizational skills and the ability to respond rapidly to changing circumstances, qualities that can prove valuable in administrative roles. Now the focus will be on how effectively they perform their new responsibilities.
These appointments are also being seen as an attempt to create generational balance within the party. Bringing forward relatively young and middle generation people, along with the experience of senior leaders, is expected to bring dynamism to governance.
The party’s policy makers believe that it is important to share responsibilities now to develop future leadership. Nevertheless, newly appointed ministers face considerable challenges, including fulfilling election promises, managing economic pressures and implementing administrative reforms. It remains to be seen how successfully they make the transition from student politics to national leadership.