Nationalism is not just chanting ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu
New Delhi: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said expressing nationalism does not mean saying "Bharat mata ki jai" and asked youth to avoid discriminating people on the basis of religion, caste and urban divide.
"Nationalism does not mean Bharat Mata ki Jai. Sabke liye jai ho, that's patriotism. If you discriminate people on the basis of religion, caste, urban-rural divide then you are not saying Bharat mata ki Jai Ho," he said.
Interacting with students of Delhi University, Naidu said youth should focus on a "new India" which is free from corruption, illiteracy, fear, corruption, hunger, and caste barriers.
"Learn to preserve traditional values, shun negativism, develop a positive attitude, be socially conscientious, peace-loving and affectionate," he said.
"You must be in the forefront in the fight against social evils, bigotry, prejudices and promote gender equity and inclusiveness," Naidu added.
He further opined that the future belongs to those individuals who "dare to dream and posses the courage, resilience and competence to create a better tomorrow".
"With India consistently achieving a growth rate of more than 7 per cent for the past few years, the Indian economy is projected to become the third largest in the coming 10-15 years. One must strive to build an inclusive and a prosperous New India and usher in Ram Rajya," the vice president said.
Asserting that knowledge would be the driver of the Indian economy, Naidu called for reorienting of the higher education system to make it globally competitive.
"The overhauling of the education system should totally eliminate colonial mindset and teach real history, ancient civilization, culture and heritage and instill the values of nationalism among the students," he said.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu: Nationalism does not mean 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', 'jai ho' to that photo. Sabke liye jai ho, that's patriotism. If you discriminate people on the basis of religion, caste, urban-rural divide then you are not saying 'Bharat Mata ki Jai Ho'. (23.3.19) https://t.co/TzeMeMADv3
— ANI (@ANI) March 23, 2019
courtesy: indiatoday.in
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Injured Phil Salt returns home for scans
New Delhi (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Phil Salt has returned to England for scans on a finger injury sustained last month.
The injury has kept Salt out of RCB's last three matches, with compatriot Jacob Bethell stepping in at the top of the order.
The 29-year-old is reported to have "damaged a finger on his left hand" while diving to save a boundary at deep backward square leg during RCB's defeat to Delhi Capitals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 18.
"Salt, who is centrally contracted by the ECB, has since returned home at the request of England's management and has undergone scans on his finger," ESPNCricinfo reported.
According to the report, both RCB and Salt are hopeful of a speedy recovery and the opener can return to India later this month.
Salt had enjoyed a strong start to the season, amassing 202 runs in six innings at an impressive strike rate of 168.33.
RCB are currently second on the points table behind Punjab Kings. They take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday next.
