President Murmu expresses concern over student suicides

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday expressed concern over student suicides, and urged all stakeholders to help students beat negative thinking and take study pressure in a positive way.

She was speaking at the state-level launch of 'Sakaratmak Parivartan Ka Varsh' (Year of Positive Change) organised by Brahma Kumaris in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur.

Referring to the recent suicide by two National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) aspirants in Rajasthan, the president said while the country has hoisted its flag on the Moon and brought laurels in the field of sports at international level, she was pained to see such cases (student suicides).

"Therefore, all stakeholders should work in the direction of supporting students to beat negative thinking and take study pressure in a positive way," she said.

Appreciating the efforts of Brahma Kumaris in motivating society in a positive direction, the president said programmes like 'Sakaratmak Parivartan Ka Varsh' can be helpful for students in beating negativity.

If we include spirituality along with science and technology, it will make life easy, Murmu noted.

"If you are dreaming of Ram Rajya, then you will have to become Ram and Sita and head in the same direction to make the country a 'Vishwa Guru'," she added.