Rajgir/IBNS: In his first visit to Bihar since assuming power for the third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the ancient Nalanda University in the Rajgir district of the state.
Apart from Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, ambassadors of 17 countries were among the attendees.
After unveiling a plaque, the Prime Minister planted a sapling in the new campus.
Today, we are inaugurating the new campus of Nalanda University. It is a reiteration of our commitment to encourage learning, research and innovation. It is also an effort to draw the best scholars from the world to come and pursue their education in our country. pic.twitter.com/MuwKNs6m0Z
Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 19, 2024
Heres what PM Modi said during his address
1. I am fortunate to get an opportunity to come to Nalanda University within 10 days after taking oath for the third term as Prime Minister. I interpret this as an auspicious sign of Indias developmental journey.
2. Nalanda is a symbol of Indias academic heritage and vibrant cultural exchange.
3. Nalanda is not just a name but an identity, dignity, value, belief, pride and saga.
Nalanda is a symbol of Indias academic heritage and vibrant cultural exchange. Speaking at inauguration of the new campus of the Nalanda University in Bihar. https://t.co/vYunWZnh4c
Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 19, 2024
4. Nalandas revival and this new campus will introduce the world to Indias capabilities.
5. Nalanda is an evidence of the fact that a country, which stands for strong human values, knows how to create hope for the future by reliving its history.
6. Nalanda is not just a story of reliving Indias history but it is associated with the heritage of Asia and the world.
7. The presence of representatives of so many countries for an inauguration of a university campus is unprecedented.
Visiting the excavated remains of Nalanda was exemplary. It was an opportunity to be at one of the greatest seats of learning in the ancient world. This site offers a profound glimpse into the scholarly past that once thrived here. Nalanda has created an intellectual spirit that pic.twitter.com/UAKCZZqXn4
Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 19, 2024
8. Our neighbouring countries had contributed to the revival of Nalanda University. I congratulate all the friendly countries of India.
9. The new campus of Nalanda University is an inspiration for Bihar, which is moving forward in the developmental journey.
10. Nalanda was once the nerve centre of Indias traditions and identity.
