Blessed By the Icon...

(On President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's visit to Yavatmal on 15th of June 2007)

“I work for Strength, Respect and Piece.” The missile man’s response to the question of Yavatmal youth about the idea following the missile mutiny… and finally the excited, power-packed and pleased youth of Yavatmal celebrating the President’s first ever visit to the city.
His Excellency was here to celebrate the golden jubilee year of the famous Amolakchand Mahavidyalaya. Accompanied by CM Vilas Rao Deshmukh and MP Vijay Darda; Mr. President addressed the youth of Yavatmal. His twelve minute long speech was full of optimistic notes about the responsibilities of Indian Youth. Technology, science and role of teachers in new era of education were the foremost points in his speech. With the use of technology and internet in education, the value of teachers also raises as they are supposed to provide enriched perspective to the students. Students also work for an exacting objective in order to enhance the social and economical status of the nation. They must accept the new challenges and face the problems taking calculated risks. Finally, he gave the ten point pledge to all the youth in the campus. The implementation of each oath results in "Individual Development Leading to the National Development"
The whole environment was fabulous when His highness called for the questions from the students. The short but sweet discussion covered many important issues including role of India in Global Warming, the missiles for piece and respect and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in person. When asked to choose from the President, Scientist, and professor; his highness selected the term ‘Professor’ as best for himself. On the issue of global Warming, he asked everyone to plant and grow at least one tree a year. Finally, he conveyed his website’s address to all the students who left behind unanswered.
Whole program was right on the clock and Dr. Kalam departed on 11.50. Thousands of students, teachers and citizen waved hands and send off to the most beloved president of India. Students were fully charged after the ten point pledge and the inspiring speech from the President. Though, the authorities tried their level best to arrange the flawless celebration; few people having the legal invitation cards with them, were prohibited by police to enter the venue. Though, the natural rain was not there and the sky was fairly clear; unfortunately the venue roof was splintered and the yesterday’s rainwater was sprinkled over all public which created some snag as well as humor.
Finally, President was here for forty minutes but he gave the lifetime experience to Yavatmal public. Everyone was leaving the venue thanking Mr. Vijay Darda for the Hercules task of bringing President on city’s visit. His Excellency wished all the best to the youth of Yavatmal and honored the progress of Amolakchand Mahavidyalaya by which everyone was feeling blessed by the youth Icon of India.

- Chaitanya S Deshpande
- Yavatmal.
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