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“Young people must grasp the values of democracy through literature and work to strengthen them,” said renowned thinker and retired Mangalore University English professor, Dr. Ravishankar Rao.

He was speaking at the joint inauguration of Vidyarthivani – the campus wall magazine – and the International Day of Democracy celebrations held at Govindas College, Surathkal. The event was jointly organized by the Vidyarthivani editorial board and the Department of Political Science.

“Literature is more than an art form,” Dr. Rao observed. “It must act as a vehicle for social transformation. Stories, poetry, essays, and vachana literature can all be powerful tools to nurture democratic values.” Commending the students’ creativity, he called Vidyarthivani a model of m

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