Make corruption-free and tolerant society: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar

‘Any further delay in the implementation of UCC will be corrosive to our values’

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankar called upon the students to make a corruption-free and tolerant society.

Addressing the 25th convocation of IIT Guwahati here today, the Vice President said, “Corruption is anti-democratic; corruption is poor governance; corruption runs down our growth... A corruption-free society is the safest guarantee for your growth trajectory.”

The Vice President also expressed his disapproval of some people “taking to the streets rather than taking recourse to lawful process” when they are held up for corruption.

In his convocation address, the Vice President also drew the attention of the students to the need to be tolerant. “We should also consider other points of view, as more often than not, another point of view is the correct point of view,” he said.

He highlighted that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will bind Bharat and its nationalism more effectively and emphasized that “any further delay in the implementation of the UCC will be corrosive to our values.”

The Vice President stressed that the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are ‘fundamental in the governance of the country, and it is the duty of the State to make them into rules. Mentioning that many DPSPs like panchayats, cooperatives, and the Right to Education have already been translated into law, he underlined that it was time to implement Article 44 of the Constitution.

Cautioning against the attempts to tarnish the image of India and “frequent orchestration of anti-national narratives,” Dhankar stressed, “It is high time choreographers of anti-Bharat narrative orchestration were effectively rebuffed.”

The Vice President also pointed out that “no foreign entity can be allowed to tweak our sovereignty and reputation.” Describing India as the oldest, largest, most functional, and vibrant democracy that is giving stability to global peace and harmony, the Vice President stressed, “We cannot suffer a dent in our flourishing and blossoming democracy and constitutional institutions.”

Addressing the students, Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said, ”Today, you have not only graduated but have started an exciting journey to lead the world with your knowledge and wisdom. All of your future achievements will not only create an impact on your family and the Institute but will also glorify the state of Assam and the Country.”

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, ”My dear graduating students of IIT Guwahati, never stop dreaming, nurture your curiosity, and cherish the values that the institute has helped to instill in you. Let the ethics and values of the Institute guide you at every step of your life. IIT Guwahati has been making the region and the nation very proud by repeatedly making its mark at the national and international levels. The Government of Assam, along with IIT Guwahati, has taken major initiatives in multiple sectors such as education, healthcare, disaster management, heritage preservation, wildlife protection, and skill development for the overall benefit of the region.”

The graduating students include 816 B. Tech. and B. Des. students, 659 M. Tech. and M. Des. students, 298 Ph. D. students, and 233 M.A., M.Sc., and MS(R) students, besides five students with Dual Degrees (Masters + PhD). In the 29 years of its existence, more than 20,000 students have graduated from IIT Guwahati.

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