NewzVille Desk
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, on Wednesday said “There is no place for Naxalism in a country witnessing unprecedented development.” Addressing the gathering at the 11th Convocation Ceremony of Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya at Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh the Vice President noted that such activities “wrongly tamper the valuable right of freedom which we enjoy”.
He further added that “we need to rebuff, resist, neutralize these nefarious designs as these have a pernicious potential to emerge as existential challenges to our inclusiveness and civilizational wealth.”
Lauding the enabling steps being taken in the country and in the state of Chhattisgarh to counter Naxalism, he also observed that developmental activities were centric to the marginalized and vulnerable sections of society. “When such is the policy in action, when such are the results on ground, there can be no space for Naxalism,” he said. VP Dhankhar noted that implementing the “Three Cs, Road Connectivity, Mobile Connectivity, and Financial Connectivity” in Chattisgarh is transforming lives and creating new pathways to progress.
Commending the State of Chhattisgarh, the Vice President remarked, “Chhattisgarh is a great state and its transformation from a developing state to a hub of opportunities showcases the power of focused development and determined leadership. Education is at the heart of this transformation. I am proud that the youth of Chhattisgarh, whether they are from cities, or remote tribal belt of the state can now benefit from institutes of eminence in every walk of life.”
The Vice President also paid his respects to Guru Ghasidas and acknowledged the University’s role in immortalizing his legacy. He stressed, “Guru Ghasidas embodied the spirit of unity, inclusivity and equality among all. He is a true national icon in our rich cultural tradition.”
Ramen Deka, Governor, Chattisgarh, Tokhan Sahu Ji, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Vishnu Deo Sai, Chief Minister, Chattisgarh, Arun Sao, Deputy Chief Minister, Chattisgarh, Prof. Alok Kumar Chakrawal, Vice-Chancellor of Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
