Question things that are accepted without a thought, PM tells students

New Delhi, Aug 8 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday told students to question things that are accepted without a thought, and stressed that they should not stop at questioning but become courageous enough to also find their solution.

Question things that are accepted without a thought, PM tells students

New Delhi, Aug 8 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday told students to question things that are accepted without a thought, and stressed that they should not stop at questioning but become courageous enough to also find their solutions.

Addressing the 57th convocation ceremony of IIT Delhi, he also told the graduating class that they weren't merely collecting a degree but carrying out a dream for the country.

"Our young people are building launch vehicles, launching rockets, achieving feats that only a few countries in the world have managed. Somewhere, a young engineer proudly says: 'First in my bloodline to build a rocket," he said.

The choice of words wasn't incidental: Since Gen Z-led protests broke out in the national capital and elsewhere in the country, MPs across the political aisle have visibly leaned on the same internet-native lingo in Parliament and beyond.

Modi advised the students to keep their curiosity alive and keep their learning instinct.

"Question things that are accepted without a thought, but don't just stop at questioning; have the courage to also find their solutions," he said.

He said the more empowered the youth of the country are, the more empowered the entire country will be.

Modi said India is now working towards becoming self-reliant in every sector; whether it is economic self-reliance, technological self-reliance, or industrial self-reliance; this forms the strong foundation of 'Viksit Bharat'.

Highlighting the profound emotional resonance of the ceremony, he reflected on the vibrant, dream-filled atmosphere of the campus.

Congratulating the students and their families on their academic achievements, Modi emphasised that their degrees represent much more than academic success, serving as a mandate to contribute to the nation.

He extended special praise to the medal recipients and celebrated the launch of new AI initiatives at the institute.

"You are stepping out from here with a dream of doing a lot for the country," he said.

Reflecting on the whirlwind journey of the students, Modi detailed their transition from orientation day to convocation, acknowledging the diverse aspirations, from landing first salaries and building startups to pursuing further competitive exams, that fill their minds.

"You must absolutely have a lot of satisfaction from this remarkable journey and the enthusiasm of starting a completely new chapter in life," he said.

Referring to the rapidly shifting geopolitical and strategic global landscape, the prime minister identified the relentless speed of technological advancement as the primary catalyst for these massive global transformations.

He framed this era of rapid change as a dual landscape of unprecedented challenges and vast new opportunities.

"Amidst all this rapid change, remember my words: the one who continuously learns is the one who will win," he said.

Redefining the true value of an IIT degree, Modi stressed that the qualification goes far beyond a high CGPA (cumulative grade point average) or a lucrative placement offer, acting instead as a definitive global certification of advanced problem-solving capabilities.

"Your degree tells the entire world that you know exactly how to solve highly difficult problems," he said.

Drawing a parallel between academic perseverance and lifelong resilience, Modi advised the youths to tackle massive life challenges by breaking them down into manageable components, much like solving complex laboratory simulations.

"If difficulties inevitably come in life, entirely new opportunities will also emerge; you just have to remain completely alert," he said. PTI NAB ACB ZMN VN VN

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