Emphasizing National Interest at SMVDU Convocation: A Unifying Call
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar attended Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University’s convocation, asserting the primacy of national interests over political concerns. Highlighting India's transformation, he emphasized the country’s global stature. The convocation honored 1,093 graduates, celebrating academic excellence with medals and prizes distributed among outstanding students.

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In a fervent call for unity, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the primacy of national interests over political or individual concerns at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University convocation. Held at the Matrika Auditorium, the event underscored India's transformative journey under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
Addressing the gathering, Dhankhar declared nationalism as India's religion, and the duty to uphold it in all circumstances. He celebrated Bharat's global emergence as a focal point for investment and highlighted the administration's strides towards dismantling colonial mindsets, bringing relevance to local governance shifts, especially in Jammu and Kashmir.
The convocation saw 1,093 students being awarded degrees, showcased academic excellence with distinguished accolades, and marked the significant transformation in India's academic and national narrative.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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