Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Amit Shah urges Gujarat graduates to set goals for society
Amit Shah spoke to students who were graduating from Gujarat Vidyapith.
He told them to choose goals that help society and the country, not only themselves or their families.
He said this can make difficult moments easier to face.
Success and failure should not stop people from doing work that is worthwhile.
Shah encouraged the graduates to keep studying and practicing what they learned.
He said their education could guide them after they leave the campus.
He described Gujarat Vidyapith as a place that teaches students to think beyond themselves.
He also spoke about his admiration for Mahatma Gandhi and his lifelong commitment to wearing khadi.
Amit Shah addressed the 72nd convocation of Gujarat Vidyapith in Ahmedabad.
He urged 900 graduates to set goals serving society, the country and underprivileged people.
Shah said social goals can help people handle success, failure and setbacks without losing motivation.
He advised students to continue self-study and daily practices learned at Gujarat Vidyapith.
Shah recalled his connection to Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings, spinning yarn and wearing khadi.
- Who
- Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed 900 graduating students, with Gujarat Governor and Chancellor Acharya Devvrat presiding.
- What
- Shah urged graduates to set goals for society, the country and underprivileged people rather than focusing only on themselves or their families.
- When
- Thursday, at the 72nd convocation of Gujarat Vidyapith.
- Where
- Pranjivan Vidyarthi Bhavan in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- Why
- He said socially focused goals can help people face difficulties and setbacks without being weighed down by success or failure.
- Event
- 72nd convocation of Gujarat Vidyapith
- Speaker
- Amit Shah, Union Home and Cooperation Minister
- Graduates
- 900 students received their degrees
- Location
- Pranjivan Vidyarthi Bhavan, Ahmedabad
- Presiding official
- Gujarat Governor and Chancellor Acharya Devvrat
- Central message
- Set goals for society and the country, rather than only for oneself or one’s family
- Personal commitment
- Shah said he had taken a lifelong vow to wear khadi