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Amit Shah Says Gandhi’s Ideas Relevant For Another Century
Amit Shah told graduating students that Mahatma Gandhi’s ideas are still useful today.
He said these ideas may remain useful for another 100 years.
Shah explained that Gandhi’s thinking came from Indian traditions and values.
Gandhi believed education should teach skills, kindness and wise thinking together.
Shah reminded students about Gandhi’s warnings against dishonest politics, immoral business and knowledge without good character.
He also spoke about Gandhi’s promises involving truth, non-violence, hard work and respect for all religions.
Shah said khadi and village industries could help people care for one another.
He encouraged students to respect their mother tongues, keep villages strong and support cooperation.
He said people should recognize their mistakes and try to correct them.
Amit Shah said Mahatma Gandhi’s principles remain relevant and will endure for at least another 100 years.
Speaking at Gujarat Vidyapith’s 72nd convocation in Ahmedabad, Shah urged graduates to apply Gandhi’s principles in their lives.
Shah said Gandhi’s ideas were rooted in Indian values, traditions, languages, culture and knowledge systems.
He highlighted Gandhi’s emphasis on education combining practical skills, compassion, knowledge and wisdom.
Shah also recalled Gandhi’s social sins, 11 vows, khadi, cleanliness, mother tongues, Gram Swaraj and village cooperation.
- Who
- Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed graduating students and spoke about Mahatma Gandhi’s principles.
- What
- Shah said Gandhi’s ideas remain relevant and urged graduates to follow his principles in public and social life.
- Where
- Gujarat Vidyapith in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- When
- Thursday, at the 72nd convocation of Gujarat Vidyapith; the institution was founded on October 18, 1920.
- Why
- Shah said Gandhi’s message was rooted in Indian values, traditions and knowledge, making it enduring and relevant to contemporary society.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Amit Shah, Union Home and Cooperation Minister
- Event
- 72nd convocation of Gujarat Vidyapith
- Institution
- Gujarat Vidyapith was founded by Mahatma Gandhi on October 18, 1920
- Education model
- Shah described the field, handicraft workshop, village assembly and society as classrooms
- Gandhian principles cited
- The seven social sins, 11 vows, khadi, cleanliness, mother tongues, Gram Swaraj and cooperation
- Khadi and village industries turnover
- Shah said turnover rose from Rs 31,000 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 1.87 lakh crore in 2025-26
Quotes
Amit Shah
Union Home and Cooperation Minister and speaker at Gujarat Vidyapith’s convocation
“Gandhi ji's message was as relevant then as it is today, and it will remain equally relevant even after 100 years. It will never become irrelevant.”
NDTV
“A mind filled only with knowledge creates arrogance. A mind that possesses both knowledge and wisdom produces both humility and scholarship.”
NDTV
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