The Northeast is Not Where India Ends, But Where India Begins”: Gen. Upendra Dwivedi Echoes Nation-Building Call at ‘Namami Bharatam’
Dalim Phukan.
Hills Live News, GUWAHATI, SEPTEMBER 25 — Marking a monumental historic milestone, the 150th anniversary of India’s national song, Vande Mataram, resounded across the nation today. Under the aegis of Vidya Bharati Northeast Region, a grand collective singing ceremony titled ‘Namami Bharatam’ was convened at the Srimanta Sankaradeva International Auditorium, Kalakshetra, Guwahati, uniting thousands of voices in a powerful testament to national unity.
Former Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi (Retd.) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, joined by distinguished dignitaries including Air Vice Marshal Sanjeev Bordoloi (Retd.), Dr. Pawan Tiwari (Organizational Secretary, Vidya Bharati Northeast), Dr. Jagadindra Ray Choudhury, Kulendra Kumar Bhagwati (President, Shishu Shiksha Samiti Assam), Program Coordinator Gaurav Kalita, and Assam Gaurav recipient Meenakshi Das. The auditorium reverberated with intense patriotic fervor as alumni, prominent citizens, educators, and students joined the synchronized nationwide rendition.
Speaking to the press in Guwahati today, media architect of Vidya Bharati Assam, Sailendra Pandey emphasized the transformative impact of the event, stating that the collective resonance of Vande Mataram from the sacred soil of Assam serves as a powerful reminder of the region’s pivotal role in shaping India’s cultural and strategic future.
Key Highlights of Namami Bharatam Guwahati
#The Core of National Consciousness: Addressing the gathering, Dr. Pawan Tiwari underscored that Vande Mataram transcends being a mere anthem—it is the living pulse of India’s cultural oneness. He paid tribute to the Northeast’s spiritual and historic legacy, noting that the voice rising from the sacred land of Maa Kamakhya, the spiritual consciousness of Srimanta Sankaradeva, and the legendary valor of Bir Lachit Borphukan reinforces the indivisible integrity of the nation.
#The True Gateway to the Nation: Expressing pride as an alumnus of Saraswati Shishu Mandir rather than a former military commander, Gen. Upendra Dwivedi delivered an inspiring declaration:
“The Northeast is not the place where India ends, but the place from where India begins. It is the true gateway to the nation.”
#The Blueprint for Viksit Bharat 2047: Frame Vande Mataram as the ultimate battle cry for a fully developed India by 2047, Gen. Dwivedi called upon the youth to anchor their lives on three foundational pillars: Attitude, Adaptability, and Ability.
#Be Problem Fixers, Not Problem Finders: In a sharp directive to the younger generation, Gen. Dwivedi urged students to abandon passive criticism and emerge as proactive solution-providers. He championed the continuous cycle of “Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn,” urging the youth to master cutting-edge modern technology while staying fiercely rooted in core Indian values and courage.
#The ‘Zero-Ten’ Morning Ritual: To cultivate mental clarity and purpose, Gen. Dwivedi issued a practical challenge to the youth: adopt a daily ‘Zero-Ten’ rule—spending the first ten minutes of every morning completely disconnected from mobile phones to align with personal goals, express gratitude, and set daily intention.