Be flexible and persevere: Rahul Gandhi to GenZ
New Delhi (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said his message to Gen Z is simple -- "nothing in life is linear" so "be flexible and persevere".
He made the remarks in a post on YouTube accompanying a video of his recent interaction with young NRI students from the UAE.
"Real questions. Honest answers. No filters. During a conversation with young NRI students from the UAE, we spoke about identity, purpose, and the pressures faced by today's youth," Gandhi said.
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The discussion addressed some of GenZ's most pressing concerns, such as balancing profession and passion, the freedom to think, express and explore, and dealing with anxiety and overcoming judgment, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said.
"Many shared how they feel anxious about not being confident enough, about being judged, about insecurity, and about not always feeling comfortable with speaking out," he said.
A central theme of the conversation was how society often attempts to define individuals through labels and assumptions, Gandhi said.
"The message was clear: while the world may try to tell you who you are, what truly matters is staying truthful to yourself," he said.
"My message to GenZ is simple: Nothing in life is linear. Be flexible and persevere," Gandhi said.
Responding to a question about his Kanyakumari to Kashmir Bharat Jodo Yatra, Gandhi said he learnt during the yatra that one's limit is much more than one thinks.
"I met different people, I realised everybody has their own journey and they should be allowed to explore and live their journey instead of being told you are a Hindu, you are a Christian, you are a Muslim, and you are a Sikh," he told the students, according to the video.
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345 Indian fishermen stranded in Iran return home via Armenia
New Delhi (PTI): A group of 345 Indian fishermen, who were stranded in Iran amid escalating regional tensions, returned to India via Armenia on Saturday, officials said.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan for assistance in return of the Indian nationals.
The Indian nationals arrived in Chennai this evening, the officials cited above said.
The circumstances that led to them being stranded in Iran were not immediately known.
"Thank FM @AraratMirzoyan and the Government of Armenia for facilitating the evacuation of Indian fishermen today from Iran, through Armenia to India," Jaishankar said on social media.
Over 1,500 Indian nationals have left Iran through land border crossings in Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict over a month ago.
"A group of Indian fishermen, stranded in Iran, are returning home via Armenia today; their flight is expected to reach India this evening," a government statement said.
It said the Ministry of External Affairs continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in the West Asian region, with the safety, security and welfare of the Indian community being accorded the highest priority.
It also made a mention of five Indians being injured in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
According to Abu Dhabi authorities, the Indian nationals were among the 12 people injured by debris from an intercepted missile.
"In an attack in Abu Dhabi, five Indian nationals were injured; four have been discharged, one remains under treatment," the Indian government's statement said.
It said the Indian mission in Abu Dhabi is extending "full" assistance and coordinating with local authorities, adding that their flight is expected to reach India this evening.
