Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed students at the 57th convocation of IIT Delhi on SaturdayPM Modi told the students that their dreams may be different, but their role in the country’s development will be crucial.
Published: August 8, 2026, 2:04 PM IST
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi, front left, and IIT Delhi Board of Governors (BoG) Chairperson AdvHarish Salve, front right, during the 57th Convocation Ceremony of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) (PTI pic)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the convocation ceremony at IIT Delhi on SaturdayDuring his address, PM Modi mentioned Baba BageshwarAddressing the students of IIT Delhi, PM Modi said that while all the students are present at the convocation today, they must be thinking about their future.
In his address, PM Modi said, “… Somewhere in the back of your minds, something else might be going onI am not Baba Bageshwar, but surely, thoughts are running through every student’s mindEach of you likely holds a vision of the future…Every student will have their own picture of tomorrow in their mindMany students will be waiting for their first salarySome will be preparing for a new beginning in a new cityMany friends will be dreaming of their first startupSome will have set the target of the next competitive examEveryone’s path is differentEveryone’s dream is differentDespite all this, there is one feeling that will be common in all of you.”
PM Modi’s first conversation with Gen Z after CJP protest
This was PM Modi’s first public address since the CJP (Cockroach Janata Party) protests in New DelhiIt was his first public event since the CJP protestsAt the convocation ceremony of IIT Delhi on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence in the capabilities and strength of the young generationHe said that youth are needed in the country’s journey towards a “developed India.”
‘We trust you’
PM Modi trying to strike a cord said, “We trust youThe country needs you.” He added that every generation has a responsibility towards the country and that the goals of the youth should include the country’s all-round developmentHe said, “You all know that every generation faces specific challenges of its time and also has to fulfill its responsibility towards the country… Whatever you do in the next 30 to 35 years will impact our journey towards a ‘developed India’Therefore, every decision you make should be based on how it will benefit the country? What needs of the country will it fulfill?”
