President Droupadi Murmu participated in the Convocation Ceremony at Nalanda University in Rajgir, addressing the graduating students. She described the event as a reiteration of a promise for knowledge, dialogue, and education to endure and serve humanity. Murmu commended the students for their achievements, attributing their success to perseverance, discipline, and intellectual dedication.
Reflecting on the university’s history, the President highlighted Nalanda’s past as a renowned center of learning for almost eight centuries. She lamented its decline as a loss for both India and the world but praised its revival in the modern era as a testament to a renewed commitment to its legacy. Murmu credited visionary leadership, institutional efforts, and collaboration among partner nations for this resurgence.
President Murmu emphasized Nalanda’s historical role as an open-minded hub of intellectual exchange, promoting diverse ideologies and fostering debates. She stressed the relevance of these values in today’s world, especially amidst complex challenges. Murmu expressed confidence in Nalanda University’s potential to become a leading academic institution in Asia and globally, distinguished not only by academic excellence but also by its adherence to values.
