Varanasi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed students at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi. Below are the highlights:
I have got opportunities to attend such ceremonies in the past but to come here, on this special occasion is definitely special.
People who studied here have contributed through various ways, be it as a doctor, a teacher, a civil servant
I congratulate those who were conferred their degrees today. I also convey my good wishes to their parents
After you receive your certificate, the way the world will look at you changes
The demand today is that not just India but the world should see our institutions. We want BHU to be like Nalanda, Taxila.
The student within you should never die or shrivel. Curiosity makes the roots of development stronger.
How to do something new every moment- that is the real fun in life. Sometimes I feel it is better to die than shrivel
World faces several challenges. We should think about what role India can play in overcoming these challenges
I have expectations from BHU students. There are problems facing the country. Can solutions be provided?
Today, the world is concerned about global warming and climate change. All countries met in Paris and pledged to reduce temperature by 2% by 2030. If this doesn't happen, many countries will go underwater.