The Prime Minister stated in fight against emergency no one had to compromise on his or her ideology
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks after virtually unveiling the statue of Swami Vivekananda at JNU campus, in New Delhi. Pic/ PTI
The Prime Minister stated in fight against emergency no one had to compromise on his or her ideology. "There was only one purpose: national interest. Therefore, when there is a question of unity, integrity and national interest of the nation, by taking a decision under the burden of your ideology, the country suffers," he said. He also told students that they should keep sharing ideas, keep debating and continue the flow of new ideas "uninterrupted". He said India is a land where seeds of different intellectual ideas have sprouted and thrived and it is necessary for the youth to strengthen this tradition. He said, "Due to this tradition, India is the most vibrant democracy in the world."
The Prime Minister also said that JNU's students throng the Sabarmati Dhaba in the campus to exchange ideas, debate and discuss. "Now you have got another place in the shadow of this statue of Swamiji," he said. He said that the statue will teach compassion which is the mainstay of Swamiji's philosophy. "May this statue teach us immense dedication to the nation, teach intense love for our country which is the highest message of Swamiji's life. May this statue inspire the nation for the vision of oneness, which has been the inspiration of Swamiji's thinking," he said. He also wished that statue inspires the country to move forward with the vision of youth-led development, which has been expected of Swamiji and also inspire everyone to realise the visionary's dream of a strong and prosperous India.
Talking about India's new National Education Policy, Modi said: "Swami Vivekananda wanted that education in the country should be such that it provides self-confidence to individuals and makes them Aatmanirbhar in every way. New National Education Policy is on the same lines and has inclusion at its core." The Prime Minister said that the country's youth is the 'brand ambassador' of 'brand India' today globally. "Our youth is the representative of our country's culture and traditions around the world," he said.
The event was also attended by Union Minister for Education Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and JNU vice-chancellor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar.
The varsity has been embroiled in controversy for the last few years over anti-India protests in the campus premises.
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