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Rajnath Singh Urges Students to Pair Education With Character

Rajnath Singh Urges Students to Pair Education With Character
Education without character is incomplete, ‘more dangerous than violent animal’: Rajnath Singh · telegraphindia.com

Rajnath Singh told graduating students that getting a degree is not enough.

He said people also need good character, humility and sensitivity.

He used B R Ambedkar’s life as an example of choosing education instead of violence after facing unfair treatment.

Singh encouraged students not to give up when others ignore, laugh at or oppose them.

He said young people have helped India progress in science, technology and startups.

He also said education has become more accessible and affordable in India.

Singh asked students to dream not only for themselves but also for the country.

He encouraged them to create jobs instead of only looking for jobs.

He said success requires discipline, dedication and a broad mind.

Key facts

Speaker
Rajnath Singh, India’s defence minister and a member of Parliament from Lucknow.
Event
The 11th convocation ceremony of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University.
Core message
Education is incomplete when it does not develop character.
Example cited
B R Ambedkar chose education rather than violence after experiencing discrimination.
Advice to students
Remain humble, develop a broad outlook, and continue despite criticism or obstacles.
Career message
Young people should aim to become employment generators rather than only employment seekers.
India’s progress
Singh cited advances in space capabilities, startups, patents, drones and hydrogen trains.

Quotes

Rajnath Singh

India’s defence minister and speaker at the university convocation

“Earlier, when India spoke, the world did not listen, but today, when India speaks at international forums, the entire world listens carefully to what it has to say. Today, we are not merely followers of rules, we make the rules.”
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“Character is even more important than education. If there is no humility in one's nature and no morality in one's character, an educated person is more dangerous than a violent animal.”
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