VP Dhankhar: Growth of India Incomplete Without NE States’ Contribution
Guwahati: India’s vice president, Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday stated that the eight northeastern states’ engagement and involvement are essential to India’s development.
Jagdeep Dhankhar arrived in Assam earlier today to attend the 21st Convocation of Dibrugarh University. In his address speech, he emphasised the value of the eight northeastern Indian states’ engagement and cooperation.
He said, “The eight states of Northeastern region are truly ‘Ashta Lakshmis’ of India; without their growth, involvement, participation and contribution, Bharat will remain incomplete.”
The warriors of Assam who had taken part in significant wars throughout the state’s history are honoured by the vice president during the convocation ceremony.
Vice President Dhankhar said, “It is great pride that we recall heroic valour of King Prithu Jalpeshwer of Kamrup who defeated Bakhtiyar Khilji, the destroyer of Nalanda University. We also recall with honour the legendary Ahom warrior Lachit Borphukan who defeated Mughal armies in the famous Battle of Saraighat.”
He further said, “It is gratifying to note that Dibrugarh University has emerged as a focal point for preserving the linguistic diversity of this region and literary traditions. Preserving our language is very important. This was what we have got from thousands of years. Government of India is doing much in this direction and the work done by this university exemplifies the virtuosity of our culture. Focus on courses in Bodo, Tai and Mising languages is commendable.”
He urged the students to always respect their teachers as “No education can fructify into a good human without facilitation by a good guru.”
Vice President Dhankhar went for Imphal of Manipur to visit Dhanamanjuri University after taking part in the ceremony. He will participate in an interactive session with university academic members and students.
