Jammu, Nov 13 (JKNS): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that while security forces are resolutely working to dismantle the terror ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, society too must shoulder its responsibility by standing up against those who support or shelter terrorists.
Addressing the Second Special Convocation of the University of Jammu, LG Sinha, as per news agency JKNS, urged people to actively counter radicalisation and report suspicious activities, stating that terrorism is a multifaceted challenge that demands social as well as institutional vigilance.
“There is a need to strengthen research infrastructure and its focus on outcomes by exploiting cutting-edge technologies. Artificial Intelligence is a reality today, not a technicality, and the sooner we accept the need to create a balanced blend of technology and human faculty, the more we will be able to adapt ourselves to modern transformation,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor gave five fundamental guiding principles to the students for their life journey.
“First, never forget humility, hunger to learn, and work ethics to succeed in life. Your degree will open the door of opportunity for the first time, but it is your talent, determination, dedication, reskilling and willingness to adapt to change that will ensure endless opportunities in future.
Second, be kind and compassionate. Skills get you hired but it is your character and your ideals that ensure that you grow in life. In your journey, Sanskar, Integrity, Reliability and Trust will define your career more than any other credentials.
Third, never stop learning in your life. The professional world rewards those who are adventurous and ever ready to learn, experiment, adapt, and turn mistakes into mastery.
Fourth, do not believe but be curious. It will help you to tread a new path and mentor coming generations.
Fifth, be resilient and flexible in re-skilling yourself. Always remember that if you have hunger for learning then the whole world will become a University Campus and it will help you in transforming ideas into solutions,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the University of Jammu for its exemplary contribution to the country’s educational landscape. He also extended his felicitations to the women students for their excellent academic performance across the subjects.
The Lieutenant Governor said that the security forces are determined to dismantle the terror ecosystem, but society must stand up against terror sympathisers.
“Society must actively counter terrorism because it is a multifaceted challenge and society plays a critical role in recognizing and reporting suspicious terror activities and countering the radicalization efforts,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor said if people do not stand up strongly against terrorists, then it will become an existential threat for society and destroy its stability, peace and progress.
“I want to request the enlightened people that it is the need of the hour to expose those who give shelter to terrorists and create extremist narratives. You must stand against such elements,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He underscored that terrorism poses a fundamental threat to peace and progress, and the people of Jammu and Kashmir have suffered its brunt for more than three decades.
“But now the youth here are increasingly dreaming of and working towards goals similar to those in the rest of the country and desire for a better life and career,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
Shri Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister; Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, Jammu University; Prof. Ashok Kaul, Member, Jammu University Council; vice chancellors of various universities, heads of departments, faculty and students were present.
Er. Gulam Ali Khatana and Shri Sat Sharma, Members of Parliament, Rajya Sabha; Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson, J&K Waqf Board; senior officials and prominent citizens also attended the Special Convocation Ceremony. (JKNS)
