Modi credits India's youth for economic growth, hails innovation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded India's youth, attributing the nation's rapid economic expansion and burgeoning strength in technology sectors like AI and semiconductors to their capabilities. "The youth of India are giving impetus to the development of the world," Modi declared.

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The youth of India are giving impetus to the development of the world.

His comments came a day after he offered to "forgive" students who had protested against him. The nationwide demonstrations, sparked by a leaked medical entrance exam, became a significant challenge for his government. The crisis subsided after the education minister resigned and authorities agreed to reforms and dropped charges against protesters.

Speaking at the inauguration of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre in Mysuru, Modi emphasized the transformation of India from a post-colonial nation to a global innovation leader. He pointed to recent achievements, such as a privately launched rocket, as testaments to the "growing capabilities of the country's young innovators."

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Today, India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy. Who has made this possible? The capability of India’s youth.

Modi stressed the importance of providing youth with "the right opportunities, guidance and confidence." He framed his message through the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, advocating for service to humanity and prioritizing the nation's welfare over personal interests. The newly inaugurated center, located where Vivekananda once stayed, is intended to inspire this mission.

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the right opportunities, guidance and confidence to realise their dreams

Meanwhile, opposition parties criticized Modi's "forgiveness" offer, with the Congress party stating that students deserved an apology, not forgiveness, from the Prime Minister.

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