‘Not Baba Bageshwar, but…’: PM Modi jokes with IIT Delhi graduates | WATCH
Modi also told students to question things accepted without a thought and stressed that they should not stop at questioning but also have the courage to find their own solutions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joked with IIT Delhi graduates about not being Baba Bageshwar, a spiritual leader known for reading minds, but assured them that they were likely thinking about something else. Speaking at the 57th convocation ceremony, Modi urged the students not to stop at questioning accepted norms but to have the courage to find their own solutions.
He emphasized the importance of empowerment through self-reliance in various sectors, stating that a more empowered youth would lead to a stronger nation. Reflecting on the students' journey, Modi highlighted their diverse aspirations, from securing first jobs to building startups and pursuing further exams. He expressed his regret that there should have been more female participants, urging greater female participation in academic excellence.
Modi wished the medalists and awardees a life filled with dreams for the country, as they were leaving with more than just a degree.
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