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VP calls upon youth to take inspiration from the lives of freedom fighters

Hyderabad, Nov.5 (Press media of india): Vice President,  M. Venkaiah Naidu, today called upon the youth of the country to take inspiration from the sacrifices of the freedom fighters and strive towards a harmonious and inclusive society. He observed that building a society free of all kinds of discrimination is the real tribute to the sacrifices of our freedom fighters.

Naidu was addressing a gathering at the release of a book on the life and parliamentary debates of  Umar Alisha, the former pontiff of Sri Viswa Vignana Vidya Adhyatmika Peetham in Visakhapatnam. The Vice President paid rich tributes to  Alisha for his contributions during the freedom struggle. Describing him as a humanist,  Naidu noted  Alisha’s efforts in the literary and social sectors as well as for women’s empowerment.

Referring to the spiritual outlook of  Umar Alisha, the Vice President suggested that religious and spiritual leaders should take the message of ‘service’ to the common people. It should be conveyed to the people that spirituality and service are not separate, and they essentially seek social welfare, he added.

The Vice President said that the empowerment of women is essential for accelerated national progress. He also underlined the importance of the education of girl child for the economic prosperity of the individual, family and the nation.

Andhra Pradesh State Tourism Minister  Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao, former pontiff of  Viswa Vignana Vidya Adhyatmika Peetham,  Umar Alisha, writers, linguists and others participated in the event. (PMI)

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