Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir): President of India, Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that the nation would advance and flourish if young people choose the path of "peace, prosperity, and discipline." In her special address as Chief Guest at the convocation of the University of Kashmir in Srinagar, President Murmu said, “The nation would thrive more when more and more young would pursue Aman and Chayen (peace and prosperity)” in her speech at Kashmir University's 20th convocation.
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मुझे यह जानकर बहुत खुशी हुई है कि Kashmir University में girl students की संख्या 55 percent है। Gold medals और prizes जीतने वालों की कुल संख्या में लगभग 65 percent लड़कियां हैं। मैं यहां बैठी सभी बेटियों को दिल से मुबारकबाद देती हूं, उन्हें दुआएं देती हूं। ये होनहार बेटियां हमारे… pic.twitter.com/G8lNCvLsBo
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">मुझे यह जानकर बहुत खुशी हुई है कि Kashmir University में girl students की संख्या 55 percent है। Gold medals और prizes जीतने वालों की कुल संख्या में लगभग 65 percent लड़कियां हैं। मैं यहां बैठी सभी बेटियों को दिल से मुबारकबाद देती हूं, उन्हें दुआएं देती हूं। ये होनहार बेटियां हमारे… pic.twitter.com/G8lNCvLsBo
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 11, 2023मुझे यह जानकर बहुत खुशी हुई है कि Kashmir University में girl students की संख्या 55 percent है। Gold medals और prizes जीतने वालों की कुल संख्या में लगभग 65 percent लड़कियां हैं। मैं यहां बैठी सभी बेटियों को दिल से मुबारकबाद देती हूं, उन्हें दुआएं देती हूं। ये होनहार बेटियां हमारे… pic.twitter.com/G8lNCvLsBo
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 11, 2023
"Nation will progress when youth follow discipline," she remarked. In bid to connect with the local populace, President Murmu started her speech with the Kashmiri words "Ye Che Mouj Kashmir" (This is mother Kashmir) to cheers from the audience including top officers from the civil and police administration. “I'm happy to be here. I've attended a lot of graduations and attended many colleges and universities around the nation, but let me tell the young people that this campus is more lovely than others. The blessings of Hazratbal have been bestowed upon Kashmir University in the past and would continue to do so,” she stated.
She said that she was delighted to present Kifayatullah, a local youngster, with an award at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi for his participation in the Republic Day parade in 2023 and for his social work. The President said, "I would want to see Kashmir University students participating in social services as well as excelling in higher education so that the community moves forward”.
"I am delighted to see 55% of the top scorers were girls. There were 462 students, and 21 of them received gold medals. In every sphere, our women and girls are demonstrating their abilities. Our tasveer (image) and taqdeer (fortune) are the recipients of today's awards,” she said. Referring to the Kashmiri adage "Ann poshe teli yele wan poshe", President Murmu emphasised the importance of preserving the environment and the natural gifts given to Kashmir.
“It is our duty to preserve the environment, and young people must play a part in this. I've learned that a number of studies are being conducted on several fronts, and Kashmir University is doing everything it can to conserve the Himalayan glaciers," she said. She commended the University of Kashmir and the J&K administration for implementing the National Education Policy and setting an example for other States and UTs.
She also presented gold medals to 21 students, including 17 girls during the Kashmir University's 20th convocation. Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, in his remarks, also emphasised the accomplishments of the women of Jammu and Kashmir and the Kashmir University. “Exceptional performances have been displayed by 55 percent of girls. This is Jammu and Kashmir's Naari Shakti. The students at Kashmir University would thrive and be successful,” he said.
Earlier in the day, President Murmu landed at the Srinagar airport for her two-day J&K visit where she was received by LG Manoj Sinha there and given a guard of honour. She headed from the airport to the 15 Corps headquarters of the army in Srinagar to pay respects to the fallen troops at the war monument before visiting the Kashmir University.
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Shri Manoj Sinha, Lt Governor of Jammu & Kashmir received President Droupadi Murmu on her arrival at Srinagar. The President was accorded a guard of honour on her first visit to Jammu and Kashmir. pic.twitter.com/6L9qEpsLmh
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 11, 2023 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Shri Manoj Sinha, Lt Governor of Jammu & Kashmir received President Droupadi Murmu on her arrival at Srinagar. The President was accorded a guard of honour on her first visit to Jammu and Kashmir. pic.twitter.com/6L9qEpsLmh
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 11, 2023Shri Manoj Sinha, Lt Governor of Jammu & Kashmir received President Droupadi Murmu on her arrival at Srinagar. The President was accorded a guard of honour on her first visit to Jammu and Kashmir. pic.twitter.com/6L9qEpsLmh
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 11, 2023
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On Thursday, the President of India will leave for Jammu where she will visit Shri Mata Vishnu Devi Temple in Katra to pay obeisance. The President is also scheduled to inaugurate Tamernu Parvati Bhavan and Skywalk in Jammu. Later, she will also meet a few delegations there and then leave for Delhi. Meanwhile, security has been beefed up across Kashmir valley ahead of the President of India's two day visit.
Heavy contingents were seen deployed along the road from the Srinagar airport to the University of Kashmir. The security has been upscaled in and around the city. On Tuesday, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a security review meeting ahead of the arrival of President Murmu. Ahead of the President's visit to Kashmir, People's Democratic Party President and former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said that she "cant even step out of the house to my party office only because the Hon’ble President is visiting Srinagar today".
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Shocked to know that I cant even step out of the house to my party office only because the Hon’ble President is visiting Srinagar today. The right of movement is snapped at a whim anytime.
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) October 11, 2023 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Shocked to know that I cant even step out of the house to my party office only because the Hon’ble President is visiting Srinagar today. The right of movement is snapped at a whim anytime.
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) October 11, 2023Shocked to know that I cant even step out of the house to my party office only because the Hon’ble President is visiting Srinagar today. The right of movement is snapped at a whim anytime.
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) October 11, 2023
"Shocked to know that I cant even step out of the house to my party office only because the Hon’ble President is visiting Srinagar today. The right of movement is snapped at a whim anytime," Mehbooba said in a post on X.
