Rajnath urges J&K youth to propagate message of peace, unity
TNN Bureau. Updated: 2/19/2018 1:16:45 AM
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NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday met a group of youngsters from Jammu and Kashmir who are currently on a nationwide tour, and urged them to take back the message of peace and unity to their militancy-hit state.
More than 200 youths and children, who were hit by militancy in Jammu and Kashmir, are on a country-wide tour to familiarise with India's rich cultural and historical heritage. These boys and girls visited different places in the country from February 11-20 under the Home Ministry sponsored programme, Watan Ko Jano. The group has so far visited Ajmer, Jaipur and Agra and will visit historical places in Delhi.
While meeting some of the youths here today, Home Minister Rajnath Singh expressed happiness that the youths could visit various parts of the country.
Singh said the youths from the state are an inseparable part of the country and expressed happiness over the fact that one more group of 500 students will also visit various parts of country after this group.
"Unity in diversity is the unique value of the country and these children are also a reflection of it. With this tour, the youths will be able to see the development of modern India," he said while addressing the youngsters and asked them to take it forward.
The minister urged the youths to share their experiences with their friends and relatives when they come back home and they should spread the message of unity.
"Take interest in education, respect elders, and do something to make your parents and country proud. Also, share your experiences with friends and relatives when you go back," the Minister said as he wished the youngsters a bright future.
Another group of 500 students from Jammu and Kashmir will visit various parts of the country later, the MHA said.