CM suggests reforms in rural economy, agricultural devpt
| Date :17-Feb-2020 |
Staff Reporter :
RAIPUR,
CM speaks on ‘Caste and Politics in Democratic India’ at Harvard India Conference
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel today participated at the Harvard India Conference in Boston and addressed the jam packed gathering of curious listeners who were keen to learn the thought process of the leader of a tribal-dominated state. The Chief Minister not only gave various suggestions on improving the rural economy and agricultural development but also took questions from the curious researchers and scholars at the University. The administration, researchers, teachers and scholars of the prestigious University, who were present at the conference, invited the Chief Minister for the next year’s Harvard India Conference also. Speaking on topic of ‘Caste and Politics in Democratic India’, Baghel said right to production and pride of citizenship could not be secured until castes are given proportionate representation in politics.
He added that a strong nation can only be built by following the path shown by the Father of Constitution, Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar. He mentioned that ideology of equality is required for socio-economic strengthening of various castes and social contract based on wisdom, compassion and fraternity. Baghel said that a prosperous nation, dignified society and fearless citizens could be built only when emphasis would be on increasing self-reliance of villages while following the path of Mahatma Gandhi. He added that the purpose of politics is that everyone should contribute in ensuring racial pride and collective nationality. The Chief Minister began his address with a quote by Swami Vivekananda who said, “I am the representative of the country which dared to start the tradition of seeing the God in human being. Lord Shiva is present in each creature and service of humanity is service of God.”
The Chief Minister answered a bunch of questions after the address and mentioned that antics. Arjun Sharma, a student of class 12 stated that ‘Memes are frequently the only way these days that youngsters like us are getting updated with the current affairs. This form of adaptation by CBSE was unexpected, but I am pretty sure it will be fun to go through. I am in full support of CBSE using memes to guide us children, especially those appearing for boards.’ Many of students and teachers expressed that this kind of initiative will help students to come out from stress of exams. This kind of initiative will help students to get charge in preparing of board exams. Padmja Nandkumar, Principal of Bhilai Nair Samajam English Medium Senior Secondary School stated that it will help students to clear their doubts and do not come under influence of fake news which are generally circulated on several mediums during examination period.