Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Rajnath Singh Urges Students to Pair Education With Character
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.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said education without character and values is incomplete.
Speaking at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University’s 11th convocation, he urged students to remain humble and broad-minded.
Singh cited B R Ambedkar’s choice of education over violence despite facing discrimination.
He credited young Indians, scientists and engineers for India’s progress in space, startups and technology.
Singh encouraged graduates to become employment generators and pursue their goals with discipline and dedication.
- Who
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed students, faculty and dignitaries at the ceremony.
- What
- He urged graduates to combine education and skills with character, values, humility and sensitivity.
- When
- Saturday, during the university’s 11th convocation ceremony.
- Where
- Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University.
- Why
- Singh said degrees and knowledge have limited value without moral character and encouraged students to contribute to India’s progress.
- 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.