National conference of ABVP begins in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Dec 27 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday praised the ABVP, the RSS' student wing, for taking up issues related to national interest and those concerning youths in a vocal and constructive manner.
In a written message to the 64th national conference of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) that began here, he congratulated its delegates for "being a part of building a New India".
Former ISRO Chairman A S Kiran Kumar inaugurated the four-day conference in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
During the December 27-30 meet, being held at Sabarmati Riverfront, ABVP delegates from across the country will discuss various social and educational issues, said a release by the student body.
In his inaugural address, Kumar highlighted the achievements of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and called upon youths to contribute towards nation building, said the release.
In his message, Modi appreciated the ABVP for "taking up various issues related to national interest, youths and students and discussing them in a vocal and constructive manner".
Apart from around 3,700 ABVP delegates from across India, 45 delegates from Nepal are also participating in the conference.
In his address, Rupani recalled his days as a student activist and said he is a member of the ABVP first and chief minister later, said the release.
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AIITA welcomes Karnataka’s ban on obscene songs in school events
Bhatkal: The Karnataka unit of the All India Ideal Teachers Association (AIITA) has welcomed the Karnataka government’s decision to strictly ban school children from dancing to obscene songs during educational and cultural programmes in government, aided, and private schools across the state.
AIITA Karnataka State President M. R. Manvi congratulated the government for taking what he termed an important step to preserve the sanctity of education.
“Such decisions to safeguard the dignity of school children and uphold the values of education are the need of the hour. This rule should not be limited to government schools alone but must be strictly implemented in all private educational institutions as well,” he said.
He further urged the government to address other concerns within school programmes.
“The government should not only prohibit obscene dances in the name of school anniversaries, but also ensure that plays and dialogues that incite religious hatred are avoided. Schools should be centres of harmony, not platforms for spreading hatred,” he added.
According to a recent circular issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy, obscene dances are adversely affecting the mental health and moral values of students.
In this regard, schools have been advised to use songs that promote nationalism, positive thinking, the greatness of Kannada culture, and value-based traditions instead of inappropriate content during programmes.
The circular also emphasises that students should be dressed in decent attire.
AIITA also backed the department’s warning that disciplinary action would be taken against head teachers if such guidelines are violated. The association has further demanded that district Deputy Directors of Public Instruction strictly monitor the implementation of these rules.
