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1. SH. Rawat appointed New Election Commissioner

The President is pleased to appoint the senior-most Election Commissioner, Shri Om Prakash Rawat as the Chief Election Commissioner in the Election Commission. Shri Om Prakash Rawat will assume the charge of office of the Chief Election Commissioner with effect from the 23rd January, 2018 vice Shri Achal Kumar Joti consequent upon his demitting the Office of the Chief Election Commissioner on the 22nd January, 2018.

2. President of India in Gujarat; Addresses 66th Convocation of Gujarat University

Speaking on the occasion, the President noted that Gujarat University is supporting many new entrepreneurs through its “Start-up and Entrepreneurship Council”. The creation of the “Council of Skill Development” is also a welcome step towards empowering students. He stated that today’s universities should give top priority to preparing their students for employability, and for self-employment and entrepreneurship.

Addressing the students, the President said that whatever they have received in life is not only due to their own efforts but also due to contributions from their family, well-wishers, teachers, society and the government. It is up to them to think of how they must pay back, especially to society. He urged them to think of those who had been deprived of opportunities for education and try and help their process of development.

The President said that good education should not only make students skilled but also sensitive. He said that it was natural to expect that students from Gujarat, the state of Narsee Mehta and Mahatma Gandhi, will contribute to compassion, morality and human well-being.

3. PM greets people of Meghalaya on their Statehood Day

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Meghalaya on their Statehood Day.

“I will always cherish the affection of the people of Meghalaya. The state’s natural beauty is enchanting. I pray for good health and wellbeing of the people of Meghalaya”, the Prime Minister said.

4. PM greets people of Manipur on their Statehood Day

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Manipur on their Statehood Day.

“May Manipur continue to scale new heights of growth in the times to come”, the Prime Minister said.

5. PM greets people of Tripura on their Statehood Day

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Tripura on their Statehood Day.

“Tripura is blessed with a glorious history and industrious youngsters, whose aspirations we are committed to fulfilling”, the Prime Minister said.