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Radhakrishnan Calls Assam-Tamil Literary Exchanges An Expression of Cultural Unity
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan visited Gauhati University in Guwahati.
He said Assam and Tamil Nadu can become closer through books, languages and academic work.
He explained that languages preserve a people’s memories and identity.
He praised the translation of Assamese and Tamil literature.
He released a book about Bhupen Hazarika and a revised dictionary.
He asked students to use education, research and technology to help their communities.
He also led a pledge against drugs and advised students to avoid excessive social media use.
He praised Assam’s progress in education, infrastructure, investment and employment.
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan described Assam-Tamil Nadu literary exchanges as an expression of India’s cultural unity.
He urged universities and scholars to expand academic and linguistic interaction between the two states.
Radhakrishnan released books on Bhupen Hazarika and the revised Chandrakanta Abhidhan.
He highlighted Gauhati University’s work on endangered languages, multilingualism and Indian knowledge systems.
He led a No to Drugs pledge and encouraged youth to pursue inclusive development under Viksit Bharat @2047.
- Who
- Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, along with Assam officials, Gauhati University faculty and students.
- What
- He promoted Assam-Tamil Nadu literary and academic exchanges, released two books, and led a No to Drugs pledge.
- Where
- Gauhati University in Guwahati, Assam.
- When
- Monday.
- Why
- To strengthen cultural unity, linguistic interaction and youth-led inclusive development.
Key facts
- Main speaker
- Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan
- States involved
- Assam and Tamil Nadu
- Venue
- Gauhati University, Guwahati
- Books released
- Bhupen Hazarika: Hundred Years of a Wandering Songs and the fifth revised and enlarged edition of Chandrakanta Abhidhan
- Government appointments
- More than 1.64 lakh merit-based appointments in Assam since 2021
- Youth message
- Use education, research, innovation and technology for inclusive development and Viksit Bharat @2047
- Public pledge
- Participants took a No to Drugs pledge
Quotes
Swami Vivekananda
Indian Hindu monk and spiritual leader whose exhortation was quoted by Vice-President Radhakrishnan
“Awake, arise and stop not till your goal is reached”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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