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Avoid political affiliations, cultivate a questioning mind, Minister tells youth
Labour Minister and Dharwad district in-charge Santosh Lad has said that youth have a significant role to play in nation building and they should cultivate the habit of questioning while remaining independent of political affiliations.
Inaugurating the Karnataka University Scheduled Castes Research and Postgraduate Students Association and Employees Association at Karnatak University in Dharwad on Monday, he asked youth to remember that the nation did not exclusively belong to the BJP, the Congress or any other political party.
'Everyone must come together to build the country. Positive thoughts must flourish in society. Students should avoid getting entangled in controversies and focus on academics to contribute meaningfully to the nation's progress,' he said.
Elaborating on Baba Saheb Ambedkar, Mr. Lad said that through the Hindu Code Bill, Ambedkar ensured property rights for women and prioritised their educational and economic empowerment.
Mr. Lad emphasised that Dr. Ambedkar's ideals must be embraced by all not just by members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and the backward classes
Underscoring the need for students to be careful about social media, he asked them to seek the truth behind what is seen on social media.
'Through study and understanding, real facts must be identified. When great leaders are spoken against, we must strongly condemn such acts,' he said.
Amaresh Yatagal stressed the need for re-examining the contribution and history of Valmiki and Beda communities. He said that folklore literature revealed the history of the Beda community and references to the Beda community are also found in the histories of the Surpur kings and Sangolli Rayanna.
Registrar (Evaluation) Nijaligappa Mattihal said that many communities have been deprived of education for centuries and they now have access to the world of letters and are slowly progressing socially.
Along with making efforts for the development of these respective communities, one should remember to contribute towards building a united India, he said.
President of Scheduled Castes Employees Association of the university Krishna Naik presided over the function.
Valmiki Prasannananda Swami of Rajanahalli and Jnana Swaroopananda Swami were present. Achievers were honoured during the programme.
