(29.62)Modi apologizes to Viswabharati students
Visarbharati University's convocation in Santiniketan, West Bengal, due to water shortage, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologized to the students. He prayed for forgiveness on behalf of the university authorities and said that it is his responsibility as a Chancellor of the University.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Narendra Modi reached Shantiniketan on Friday morning to join the convocation of Visva-Bharati. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attended the convocation of Visva-Bharati University as a guest of honor. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also attended the function.
On Friday, Modi addressed a speech at the convocation ceremony as the Chancellor of Visva-Bharati University. Initially he said in Bangla, 'All my revered bowman I am feeling very happy and peaceful in Kaviguru's Santiniketan. "Narendra Modi wants apology to the students presenting the speech at the Amrakunja convocation stage of Santiniketan. He said that while coming to the venue some students told him about water shortage. While apologizing for the lack of water at the venue, Modi said, "While coming to the venue, I saw some students complaining of low water supply. As a teacher of the University, I take full responsibility and apologize to you. '
Praising the students, Modi said, "Your degree reflects your talent."
Quoting Rabindranath Tagore, Modi said, "The gurdev would say, 'If someone does not respond to you, then come alone. Of course, I would like to say that if you take a step, then the government will take you four more steps to build a better India.
Modi said, when he was on stage, Rabindranath Tagore of the World Cup was in his mind. He said, "When I was coming to the stage, I was reminding Rabindranath Tagore. He talked to Mahatma Gandhi and students here. Rabindranath Tagore will always be remembered as the world citizen. When I went to Tajikistan, there was an opportunity to expose a sculpture of Rabindranath. Rabindranath believed that every person was born to do something in life. Instructions are important for instructing the right path, so that they can reach the right destination. He used to say that education can not be taught only in schools, colleges and in different ways.