National conference of ABVP begins in Ahmedabad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday praised the ABVP, the RSS' student wing, for taking up issues related to national interest and those concerning youths in a vocal and constructive manner.

In a written message to the 64th national conference of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) that began here, he congratulated its delegates for "being a part of building a New India".

Former ISRO Chairman A S Kiran Kumar inaugurated the four-day conference in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

During the December 27-30 meet, being held at Sabarmati Riverfront, ABVP delegates from across the country will discuss various social and educational issues, said a release by the student body.

In his inaugural address, Kumar highlighted the achievements of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and called upon youths to contribute towards nation building, said the release.

In his message, Modi appreciated the ABVP for "taking up various issues related to national interest, youths and students and discussing them in a vocal and constructive manner".

Apart from around 3,700 ABVP delegates from across India, 45 delegates from Nepal are also participating in the conference.

In his address, Rupani recalled his days as a student activist and said he is a member of the ABVP first and chief minister later, said the release.