Play a greater role for development: CM to youths

By our Staff Reporter

GUWAHATI, Oct16: Reiterating that the youth must take the leading role in making Assam a developed state, Chief Minister Sarbanda Sonowal today said that the youth must employ its innovative ideas in the tion-building process and commit themselves to the cause of the society.

Speaking today at the 19th Session of the Krishguru Intertiol Spiritual Youth Society at Bokakhat, Sonowal said that the youth must draw their spiritual strength from the ideals of Krishguru and work hard to take the state towards growth and prosperity.

Terming the youth as the growth engine of society, Sonowal said that through hardwork, honesty and commitment the youth would be able to make meaningful contribution to the overall development of the state. In today’s competitive age, the youth of the state must compete with their contemporaries from other parts of the country and bring laurels to the state with their perseverance. The young generation of the state must commit themselves wholeheartedly in pursuit of excellence in every field so that Assam becomes one of the most developed states in the country, the Chief Minister said.

Appreciating the Krishguru Sewashram for setting up skill development centers, Chief Minister Sonowal said that it is a noble endeavour of Krishguru to impart skills to the youth along with spiritual teachings. This is a shining example of how religion and spirituality can be used for betterment of the society by making positive contribution towards inspiring the youth to pick up skills for socio economic development of the state, Sonowal said. By merging science and spirituality Krishguru has been able to bring modern approach to religious discourse in the society, he said.  

Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, MP Rameswar Teli, MLAs Bimal Bora and Mril Saikia were present on the occasion among others.