Warangal: Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan told students at the 22nd Convocation of Kakatiya University that there are no shortcuts for success.
“The only way to success is hard work,” the Governor underlined after conferring gold medals and handing over certificates to students at a function here at the university auditorium in Hanamkonda on Thursday. All students had dressed in white, adding to pleasantness of the atmosphere.
Tamilisai advised women students to achieve empowerment deriving inspiration from great ruler of Kakatiya dynasty, Rani Rudrama Devi, and from the first woman vice-chancellor of Kakatiya University, Professor Vidyavati, who rendered great services for improving the educational standards at the university.
The Governor wanted students to inculcate critical thinking in the current competitive world to reach greater heights. “There are many people who have reached top positions in the world by developing creative skills and balancing personal and professional lives,” she pointed out.
Tamilisai’s speech included satirical and moral stories that kept attendees at the convocation attentive. Speaking about students who are committing suicide, she tried to inspire the students saying they should be like trees. “No matter how many branches are cut, flowers or fruits plucked, nothing will happen to the tree; as its roots are deep in the soil. It will continue to give shade, flowers and fruits to the world,” she remarked, saying students must face challenges and problems in their lives while doing their best without getting disappointed.
Earlier, KU vice chancellor Prof. Thatikonda Ramesh explained achievements of the university during its 47 years of history, the topmost being providing educational services to youth belonging to rural and economically backward areas of north Telangana region.
Prof. Sandeep Verma, secretary, Science and Engineering Research Board, New Delhi, was the chief guest at the convocation.
On the day, the Governor expressed ire over officials, including district collector Rajiv Gandhi Hanumantu and police commissioner Tarun Joshi, not following the protocol of receiving her.
