On Saturday, 7th July 2018, students passing out of Goa University were administered a five-pronged pledge by Goa Governor Mridula Sinha. Urging them to not break-up their marriages over trivial issues, save women in distress, keep off from drugs and to not send their parents to old age homes.
She was addressing at the 30th annual convocation of Goa University, during which the nine thousand students who had assembled to collect their formal degree certificates, had to raise their hands in acknowledgement.
Ms Sinha said, “A marriage is not compulsory, but necessary. Once married, you will not break the relationship on small reasons. You will strive to make the marriage lasting and happy. You will strive for mutual respect towards each other.” She also emphasized on the need for pre-marital counselling for students at the University premises.
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Further she added, “Pre-marriage counselling is a necessity now. Youngsters need to know the art of making families work. If they have any doubts they should get answers so that there is longevity in marriages.”
“At any time where you see an atrocity against a girl or a woman, you shall strive to rescue her at the cost of your life. This is critical for protection of the Indian culture. It is a very important pledge and I am happy that everyone is supporting it,” Ms Sinha said.
She also urged the students not to litter and to stop others from doing the same.
Ms Sinha said, “Neither will you fall prey to addiction nor will you allow anyone to get addicted,” while also urging students to swear on oath that they will not send their parents to old age homes.
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