Guv welcomed with ‘Dravida nal thirunadu’ posters
TIMES NEWS NETWORK 24.10.2024
Dindigul : Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi awarded degrees to graduates at the 31st convocation ceremony of Mother Teresa Women’s University on Wednesday and interacted with students at Sankara Vidyalaya in Kodaikanal. However, his visit to the hill station was marked by protests over a recent controversy involving omission of ‘Dravida Nadu’ from the ‘Tamil Thai Vaazhthu’ at an event he attended.
At the convocation, the governor awarded degrees to 6,587 graduates, including 373 in attendance. Among them, 70 received doctoral degrees, and 16 were awarded gold and silver medals. Vice-chancellor Kala Sethupathi highlighted the institution’s achievements for the academic year 2023-24. Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, vice-chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University, delivered the convocation address, emphasizing the importance of societal contribution over economic success.
“Every challenge is an opportunity in disguise, and education equips you with the skills to be adapt able and resilient,” she told the graduates, stressing the role of women as catalysts for change. During his visit to Kodaikanal, Ravi also engaged with students at Sankara Vidyalaya School, encouraging them to uphold virtues like honesty, integrity, and cleanliness, and to pursue a healthy lifestyle. He urged them to read more books for knowledge, beyond just social media. Meanwhile, members of the Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam held a black flag protest at Munjikkal in Kodaikanal, criticizing the governor for allegedly disrespecting Tamil culture. The protest was linked to the recent controversy over the omission of ‘Dravida Nadu’ from the ‘Tamil Thai Vazhthu.’ Posters featuring a line from the song were also displayed.
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