Stay away from caste and religion, Vijay tells students
At a function to honour toppers of SSLC and Class XII held in a private hotel in Mamallapuram, Vijay asked students to stay away from caste and religious divisive ideas.
"Like narcotic substances, we should keep caste and religion away from us. It is good for all... Never allow divisive ideas to disturb your mind," Vijay said.
"Are farmers cultivating based on caste and religion? Are labourers manufacturing products based on caste and religion? Does nature differentiate based on caste and religion?" Vijay asked.
Hitting out at BJP govt, Vijay said, "In the recently held UPSC exam, they tried to paint a caste colour on Periyar. We strongly condemn this."
Asking students not to get emotional on any issue, Vijay said students should have a technical and scientific approach-based thinking as it is the only way to survive in the AI-dominated world.
"The sky is vast and wide, and you have strong winds. So, feel free to fly like a bird with courage, conviction, and confidence," Vijay said.
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Asking students not to get stressed about NEET, Vijay said, "The world doesn't end with NEET. There are many things to achieve outside NEET. Keep your minds strong and democratic. Only if there is democracy, the world and all the fields in it will have freedom. If we have proper democracy, everyone will get everything."
Vijay asked students to ask their family members to exercise their democratic rights properly.
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