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Odisha Cultural Varsity Marks 27th Year with Governor, Naidu's Call for Heritage

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu attended the valedictory ceremony for the 27th Foundation Day of Utkal University of Culture in Bhubaneswar. They released key university publications, including a magazine and research journals, highlighting the institution's role in preserving Odisha's cultural and literary traditions. Naidu addressed students, stressing the importance of safeguarding India's diverse heritage and fostering discipline and democratic values in academia. He also commented to the media on recent anti-government sloganeering at JNU, stating that hatred and slogans against the Prime Minister or country are unhelpful and that no country should interfere in another's internal affairs.

Key Points: Utkal University of Culture 27th Foundation Day with Venkaiah Naidu

  • Foundation Day valedictory ceremony
  • Release of research publications
  • Emphasis on cultural heritage preservation
  • Comments on JNU sloganeering
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Odisha Governor, former VP Naidu, attend 27th Foundation Day of Utkal University of Culture

Odisha Governor and former VP M Venkaiah Naidu attend Utkal University of Culture event, stressing heritage preservation and commenting on JNU slogans.

"Hatred should not be a part of anyone's life. - M Venkaiah Naidu"

Bhubaneswar, January 7

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and former Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu, attended the valedictory ceremony of the 27th Foundation Day of the Utkal University of Culture, held in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.

The ceremony marked the culmination of a series of academic and cultural programmes organised by the university to commemorate its foundation.

During the event, Governor Kambhampati and M Venkaiah Naidu jointly released the university magazine Rupayana, the research book Sarala Sahitya: Bhumi O Bhumika, and the research journal Parampara, highlighting the institution's contribution to the study and preservation of Odisha's cultural and literary traditions.

Addressing students and faculty, Naidu emphasised the importance of safeguarding and promoting India's rich and diverse cultural heritage.

He emphasised that institutions such as Utkal University of Culture play a crucial role in nurturing awareness of traditional art forms, literature, and indigenous knowledge systems, especially among the younger generation.

Naidu also interacted with students, encouraging them to take pride in India's cultural legacy while adopting a progressive and inclusive outlook. He emphasised the need for discipline, dialogue, and democratic values in academic spaces.

Odisha Minister of Higher Education and Culture Suryabanshi Suraj and noted litterateur and Padma Bhushan awardee Pratibha Ray were also present at the event, lending further prominence to the occasion.

Earlier, before attending the programme, the former Vice President addressed the media and commented on recent sloganeering against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus in the national capital. He said hatred should not form part of anyone's life and asserted that raising slogans against the Prime Minister, the Home Minister, or the country would not benefit students.

"Hatred should not be a part of anyone's life. Using slogans against the Prime Minister, the Home Minister, and the country will not help those students. They are being misled. The Prime Minister has been elected, and he should be respected. You can agree to disagree," former Vice President said to the media.

Commenting on international affairs, he said, "No country should interfere in the internal affairs of another country. The US has no business in the affairs of another country."

- ANI

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Rahul R
While I appreciate the focus on culture, I respectfully disagree with Naidu's comments on the JNU issue. University campuses have historically been spaces for debate and dissent. Criticising elected leaders is not hatred, it's a democratic right. The focus should have stayed on culture.
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Arun Y
Releasing research books on Sarala Sahitya is a fantastic initiative. Our ancient literature holds so much wisdom. Hope the younger generation takes inspiration from this and connects with their roots. Jai Jagannath! 🚩
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Sarah B
The point about "no country should interfere in another's internal affairs" is spot on and very timely. Cultural preservation and national sovereignty go hand in hand. A balanced message from the former VP.
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Karthik V
Good to see discipline and democratic values being emphasised to students. In today's time, balancing pride in our culture with an inclusive outlook is the real need of the hour. More power to such universities.
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Meera T
The presence of Pratibha Ray adds so much value. We need our youth to look up to such icons of literature and culture, not just film stars and cricketers. A very positive event overall.

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