Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Amit Shah Says India Follows Modi’s Path Of Reconstruction
Amit Shah spoke to students at Gujarat Vidyapith, a university founded by Mahatma Gandhi.
He said Gandhi’s ideas are still useful today and will remain useful in the future.
Shah told students to choose goals that help their country, society and poorer people.
He said this can help them stay hopeful during difficult times.
He described the Modi government’s work as ‘punarnirman’, which means rebuilding or reconstructing.
He connected this idea to education, village development, Indian values and modern skills.
Shah also reminded students about Gandhi’s seven warnings and 11 promises for living responsibly.
Around 900 students received their degrees at the ceremony.
Amit Shah said Mahatma Gandhi’s message remains relevant and will not become obsolete.
Speaking at Gujarat Vidyapith’s convocation in Ahmedabad, Shah urged students to serve society, the nation and the poor.
He said the Narendra Modi government is advancing India through Gandhi-inspired ‘punarnirman’, or reconstruction.
Shah linked the National Education Policy to five pillars: mother tongue, skills, multidisciplinary study, Indian knowledge and holistic development.
About 900 students received degrees, while Shah also recalled Gandhi’s seven social sins and 11 vows.
- Who
- Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed students, alongside Gujarat Governor and Gujarat Vidyapith Chancellor Acharya Devvrata and Vice Chancellor Harshad Patel.
- What
- Shah said Gandhi’s message remains relevant and presented the Modi government’s work as a path of ‘punarnirman’, or reconstruction.
- When
- The convocation was held on Thursday; Shah referred to the government’s path from 2014 to 2026.
- Where
- Gujarat Vidyapith in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- Why
- Shah urged graduates to work for the country, society and the poor, and explained how he sees government policies reflecting Gandhi’s principles.
- Speaker
- Amit Shah, Union Minister for Home and Cooperation
- Venue
- Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad
- University founder
- Mahatma Gandhi founded Gujarat Vidyapith in 1920
- Graduates
- About 900 students received degrees
- Government referenced
- The Narendra Modi-led Central government
- Policy discussed
- The National Education Policy
- Gandhian principles
- Seven social sins and 11 vows were recalled