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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (DV)
Mangaluru, Mar 27: "The parents should encourage their children to take up civil service examinations. be it UPSC or KPSC examinations. Because we need special power. Here, power is not money, force, or issuing the order. Here, power means politics, media, bureaucracy, government positions," said Walter Nandalike, founder and managing director of Daijiworld Media Private Limited.
Speaking as the chief guest at the valedictory ceremony held for Class 10, class 12 and II PUC (state syllabus) students with the theme, "Metamorpho-grow with the change" on the premises of Presidency School and PU College, Kelarai here on Saturday, March 27, he said, " We need power not to dominate, dictate others but we need the power to empower the poorest of the poor. This is possible only if the parents encourage their children. Just imagine, when your children get the position of deputy commissioner or police commissioner."
"Today students are confused when it comes to politics and beauracrasy because of corruption. Only these budding students can bring that change in politics or in the beauracrasy. Let all parents encourage their children to write competitive exams," he reiterated.
Speaking of Daijiworld, he said for the past 22 years it generated Rs 24 crore to help the poorest of the poor in the society with the help of public donors. " This is the power of the media. We did this by publishing their appeal and beneficiaries' bank details in our media and the donors directly transferred their contributions to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. This has benefited over 1500 poor families. In this way, we can empower the poorest of the poor," he said.
He lauded that the Presidency School and PU College has a wonderful campus with scenic beauty and good ambiance. He also commended the students for their discipline. "Today is not the happiest day for the students. I can make out the emotion is running high among students. Because they share the emotional attachment with the school and teachers of this institution," he said.
Walter Nandalike also called upon the students to do well in the examinations and bring laurels to the institution by securing ranks and distinctions.
On the occasion, Shaila Saldana handed over the flag to school captains. School captains Rishan Mahesh and Adithya Shetty passed the school mantle to school vice-captains Abdul Sahil and Mohammed Auf. Mohammed Auf administered the oath.
Students Mohammed Faraz Ali and Clivia Vegas were felicitated by the dignitaries for winning state and national level awards in sports competitions.
Praveen Tauro, marketing manager of Daijiworld Media Private Limited was the guest of honour, Arun Devaraj, assistant director, PSMNG Group, Shaila Saldana, school principal, Javed, management representative, Prathibha Chethan, administrative head and others were present.
Students and parents of two of them, Priya Shetty and Rehana Mahesh shared their views about the institution on the occasion.