VP Naidu asks youngsters to rise above caste, religion
New Delhi, April 13: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday interacted with Telugu students from various colleges of Delhi University and urged the youngsters to rise above narrow considerations such as caste, religion and region and "never disrespect" other religions.
While interacting with students at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas, the Vice President advised them to develop a constructive and positive outlook on life. "You should always rise above narrow considerations such as caste, religion and region and never disrespect other religions", he said.
Naidu further asked youngsters to imbibe qualities of tolerance, patience, discipline, hard work, reading and empathy to become successful leaders in their chosen fields.
Noting that one cannot become a leader if they are intolerant, the Vice President stated that a leader must be tolerant of the mandate given by the people.
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He further added that a leader should have calibre, capacity, good conduct and character.
Stressing the importance of maintaining fitness by undertaking regular physical activities like running or yoga, the Vice President also cautioned them against consuming junk food.
Pointing out that the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of protecting immunity, Naidu advised students to focus on a healthy and protein-rich diet.
He also reiterated the need to protect and promote one's mother tongue. He stated that the early education of a child should be in his or her mother tongue and that proficiency in other languages could be acquired later.
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