Jyotiraditya M. Scindia attended the Northeast Students’ Fest, expressing solidarity with flood-affected Nepal and highlighting the role of My Home India in fostering national integration.
Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, attended the 9th edition of the Northeast Students’ Fest in Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi on September 4, 2026, at 8:51PM as reported by PIB Delhi.
At the event, he expressed his solidarity with the people of Nepal in the wake of the devastating floods that occurred in the country. Scindia asked everyone in the audience to stand up and observe a two-minute silence in memory of the victims of the floods. He prayed for those who lost their lives and expressed his condolences to their families.
Addressing the gathering, Scindia stated that the Northeast Students’ Fest is a celebration of the region's vibrant culture, creativity, and youth. He highlighted the role of My Home India in fostering national integration, social harmony, and youth empowerment over the past 21 years.
Scindia recalled how the initiative began as a ‘Home Away from Home’ for students from the Northeast but has today evolved into a national platform where young Indians celebrate both their diversity that makes them unique and the shared bonds that unite them.
Drawing an analogy with India’s rivers, Scindia said that the Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, and Brahmaputra emerge from different terrains and flow through distinct landscapes. However, he emphasized that they eventually come together as one powerful force without losing their individual identities.
Calling the youth the real growth engine of the Northeast and builders of Viksit Bharat, Union minister Scindia highlighted the achievements of young talent from the region across sports, music, education, technology, and innovation. He cited Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain as examples of immense talent emerging from the region.
Lastly, Scindia felicitated students and participants of the dance competition at the festival and congratulated all the winners.
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