13 years on, PM Modi remembers ‘OG’ alumni of SRCC, reaches out to Gen Z crowd
Thirteen years after assuming the role of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi paid tribute to the alumni of Sri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), a college celebrating its 100th anniversary. Accompanied by the newly appointed Union Education Minister Prahlad Joshi, Modi delivered a speech on Teacher's Day at the college.
Modi expressed that SRCC's journey began in Daryaganj, and now it has grown into a significant institution. He referred to the college alumni as OG (Original Gangsters) and noted their role in spreading SRCC's name worldwide. The former Union Minister Arun Jaitley was also remembered, who frequently spoke about the college and recounted similar incidents.
Modi recalled his 2013 speech at SRCC, mentioning that his vision had been received well, despite an expectation of criticism from the opposition. He emphasized that he had spoken with conviction about the glass half full, referencing the country's situation in 2013. He listed various challenges faced by the nation, such as the Line of Control (LoC) incidents, World Bank's GDP reduction, the helicopter scam, and bomb blasts in Hyderabad.
Modi drew parallels to the current state, highlighting the reduction in terror and the progress made in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Prime Minister discussed India's economic growth, noting a 7.8% growth rate, which he believes has enthused the country, even amidst ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. He praised the Jan Dhan scheme for promoting financial inclusion and criticized those who dismissed it as a half-empty glass.
Modi vowed to continue his approach of pro-people governance and expressed his trust in the country's capabilities. He envisioned a future where India would become a developed nation, a manufacturing hub, and a research and innovation center. Modi concluded by asserting that the lives of students, like those at SRCC, were now part of India's progress, and the nation had gathered a new speed in terms of economic and social security.
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