Students must become good human beings first: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Agartala, July 20
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that a student may get good results, but he or she needs to be a good human being first and should work for the betterment of society.
He also slammed the CPIM for creating a disturbing environment during their tenure, which hampered the education system in the state.
Saha said this while addressing a felicitation programme for students who passed the Madhyamik and Higher Secondary examinations, organised by 8 Town Baradowali Mandal today.
"Due to your hard work, you have achieved these results. Due to the tireless efforts of students, they have achieved these results, and society, family, and educational institutions also played key roles behind their success. If the environment is not proper, students will not be able to concentrate on their studies and cannot even think properly. If we think about the situation in the 1970s, it was not good, as we used to stay in fear while going to school. Slogans used to be written in schools, and statues of Rabindranath Tagore and other legendary personalities used to be vandalised," he said.
Saha said that such things especially happened during the CPIM tenure.
"Their thinking is different, and they never accepted talented and legendary personalities. We have seen what they have said about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Swami Vivekananda, and others. If such situations persist, then how can students get good results? There was no such environment for studies, which was restored after PM Modi came to power. Now, due to PM Modi, every country observes International Yoga Day and people are encouraged to know themselves through yoga. This student age is vital as many get distracted, and even now many international conspiracies exist. We are concerned about drug addiction, which is destroying the youth. We are fighting against it. We must follow an honest path and encourage others to follow the same. We must work for the people, love our country, and engage ourselves in social service," he said.
He said that the education system in the state has changed significantly.
"We have a dental college, and seats have increased. We have increasd MBBS seats, and more will be increased. Ayurvedic and Homeopathy colleges will be opened soon, along with a pharmacy college. Now, no students need to go outside the state for studies. You may be a good student, but you must be a good human being first. Youths have the responsibility to look after the state and the country," he added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While I agree with the core message about being a good human, I feel the CM spent too much time blaming CPIM for past issues. Instead of pointing fingers, why not focus on what's being done now to improve education? The dental college and increased MBBS seats are good steps, but the speech felt more political than inspirational for students. Just saying.
"No students need to go outside the state for studies" – that's a bold claim. I'm from Tripura and many still go to Assam, Delhi, or Bangalore for quality higher education. Yes, things have improved under Modi ji, but let's be realistic. Good to hear about new Ayurvedic and Homeopathy colleges though! Hope they maintain standards.
Absolutely right about drug addiction destroying youth – this is a huge problem in many states, not just Tripura. The CM's message about international conspiracies targeting students is also valid. But honestly, we need concrete action plans, not just speeches. Students need good human beings as role models in society first!
I appreciate the CM's focus on holistic development. In our Indian culture, we've always valued character over grades. But why bring up CPIM and politics at a student felicitation event? Let the children enjoy their achievement without political baggage. The yoga and social service points were nice though. Keep inspiring!
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