Key Points

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma attended IIT Jodhpur’s convocation, inspiring graduates and their families. He emphasized the importance of dreams and hard work in shaping futures. Separately, he congratulated Neeraj Chopra for his latest javelin gold, reinforcing India’s global sports presence. The CM’s words resonated with both academic achievers and sporting champions.

Key Points: Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Honors IIT Jodhpur Grads and Neeraj Chopra

  • CM Sharma congratulates 1200 IIT Jodhpur graduates
  • Praises parents for supporting students' dreams
  • Celebrates Neeraj Chopra's gold at Ostrava Golden Spike
  • Highlights India's global sporting dominance
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Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma attends the 11th convocation ceremony of IIT Jodhpur

CM Bhajanlal Sharma attends IIT Jodhpur convocation, praises graduates, and congratulates Neeraj Chopra for his Ostrava Golden Spike victory.

"This event is not merely an event but a celebration of being close to one's dream. – Bhajanlal Sharma"

Jodhpur, June 26

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma attended the 11th convocation ceremony of IIT Jodhpur.

CM Bhajanlal congratulated all the students graduating as well as their parents. He said, "This event is not merely an event but a celebration of being close to one's dream, the same dream with which all the students entered the IIT."

"It is a big day for the students as well as the family. Along with their children, parents also share the same dream. And when that dream is fulfilled, the happiness experienced by parents is known only to them", he added while congratulating the parents.

He congratulated all the 1200 students receiving their degrees in different courses and wished them luck for the future.

Earlier, CM Bhajanlal Sharma congratulated two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, who won the men's javelin throw competition at the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 athletics at the Mestsky Stadion in Czechia on Wednesday.

The reigning world champion, Neeraj, the only person to clear an 85m-plus distance, finished at the top with a throw of 85.29m and registered his 24th straight top-two finish. He continued to extend his dominance, especially after reigning supreme in the Paris Diamond League title last Friday with a mammoth throw of 88.16m.

Bhajanlal Sharma posted on X handle, "Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the great athlete Neeraj Chopra ji for winning the gold medal at the prestigious 'Ostrava Golden Spike 2025' competition held in the Czech Republic, bringing pride to India on the global stage. Jai Hind! @Neeraj_chopra1."

South Africa's Douw Smit, who registered a throw of 84.12m in his second try, finished second, followed by Grenada's Anderson Peters in third with 83.63m that came in his opening attempt.

At the Ostrava Golden Spike event, Neeraj brushed off stiff competition from Peters and Thomas Rohler, two athletes who appeared to threaten the Indian's dominance at the event and showed signs of sluggishness in their first throws. Peters didn't offer a sense of surety in his run-up and registered a throw of 83.63m. Rohler, the Rio Olympic champion, was way off his game and heaved the javelin to 69.35m on his return after enduring a period of injuries.

While the duo struggled for rhythm, Neeraj registered a foul throw in his first attempt but nailed his second attempt, registering a distance of 83.45m. The Indian javelin sensation moved to the top on his third try by sending his javelin to a distance of 85.29m. He breached the 80m mark in his fourth attempt as well, but didn't appear too impressed with the distance of 82.17m.

He continued to hold the top spot while his competitor, Rohler, improved his first attempt distance by registering 77.78m. On his fifth try, Neeraj failed to improve his previous attempt and settled with a throw of 81.01m. He concluded the event with a foul effort in his final throw but stayed at the top to bring the title home.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Great to see our CM attending IIT Jodhpur's convocation! These students are the future of our nation. But I hope the government also focuses on improving basic education in rural Rajasthan. Quality education shouldn't be limited to elite institutions only. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
Neeraj Chopra makes us proud again! 🎉 His consistency is amazing - 24 straight top-two finishes! When will we see more athletes like him coming from Rajasthan? Our state has so much potential in sports if given proper training facilities.
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Amit S.
IIT Jodhpur is doing great work! But I wish CM sahab had spoken about job opportunities for these graduates. What's the point of quality education if there are no jobs? Many IITians are going abroad - we need to stop this brain drain.
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Sunita R.
As a mother, I completely relate to what CM said about parents' happiness. My son graduated last year and that moment was more precious than anything! 👏 But I request the government to reduce education loans interest rates - middle class families struggle a lot.
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Vikram J.
Neeraj Chopra is truly a legend in making! 85m+ throws consistently - he's taking Indian athletics to new heights. But why no mention of local Rajasthani athletes? We have great traditional sports like Kushti that need government support too.
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Kavita P.
Good to see focus on education and sports. But I hope our leaders walk the talk - we need more investment in research facilities at IITs and better sports academies. Actions speak louder than speeches! #DevelopmentForAll

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