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Gokul, an impressive young man who serves as Sub-Collector in Tirunelveli, TamilNadu, was a star debater himself in College. We spoke of our respective experiences in debating & took questions from the youngsters who were about to participate in this year’s #SpeakForIndia Kerala https://t.co/Wv40lpKjv9 — PolitiTweet.org

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Met a group of students from Nagaland who are at Mar Invanios College in Thiruvananthapuram for a week’s exchange programme. They also regaled me with a song. We need to do much more of this to expose students from different parts of India to our country’s diversity https://t.co/zvf4JMvmxj — PolitiTweet.org

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Received a rousing welcome from the Kerala Students’Union (an @NSUI affiliate) at MarIvanios College. Congress supporters are often beleaguered on our campuses, where @CPIMKerala student groups often strongarm themselves into dominance. Glad to give the KSU kids my moral support! https://t.co/kxk3J1KDDI — PolitiTweet.org

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Inaugurated the 7th State Conference of the Association of Family Physicians India. Family practice is growing in Kerala & AFPI is making an impact amongst doctors willing to move beyond the usual specialisations. https://t.co/tJP97zedoe — PolitiTweet.org

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Inaugurated the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Althara Nagar Residents' Association, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram. Civic society is Kerala’s greatest strength; the Assn honoured high achievers living among them, just as they are the first to condole those grieving https://t.co/k0JkXpoFrV — PolitiTweet.org

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Watched a bit of the India vs SriLanka ODI in Thiruvananthapuram in the company of three IAS officers (to my right) & three CPM stalwarts (appropriately to my left). Saw @ShubmanGill & @imVkohli explode before leaving for work commitments. Great stadium, deserves a Test match. https://t.co/kUO10APFa2 — PolitiTweet.org

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In Thiruvananthapuram I enjoyed a lively event with visually-challenged IAS officer Gokul to inaugurate the Speak for India college debate series: https://t.co/DMcYcycGLD — PolitiTweet.org

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A special hug for her sons, especially @sree whom I’d known since he first left India as a student. Lekha raised a fine family and they remain her legacy, along with Karuna Charities whose work will continue. — PolitiTweet.org

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Paid a visit to the home of former Ambassador TP ⁦@Sreeniv⁩ to express my sincere condolences at the demise of his wife, the universally-liked Lekha, a pillar of strength for her family who did gr8 charity work wherever her husband was posted. Prayed for her soul. OmShanti https://t.co/v4FPHxLsMr — PolitiTweet.org

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@nitinjainyash I have posted the video of the entire event including the Q&As — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Dialogues4Demo: There was once a star. #RohithVemula's light shines on, undimmed. #DalitLivesMatter | #JaiBhim #JusticeForRohithVemula… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @INC_Television: "I was amazed by the enthusiasm of the people. Throughout the states, we saw the same spirit in our brothers & sisters,… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @FoundationPK: Read more about the #Kolkata launch of @ShashiTharoor’s recent book, Ambedkar: A Life. @t2telegraph #Kitaab @Suhelseth… — PolitiTweet.org

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The Legislative Assembly, with the Speaker looking over my shoulder, was surely among the most unusual places I’ve signed books in! https://t.co/XnT7phYYel — PolitiTweet.org

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The question from smart & articulate 12-year-old Pradeep stole the show. He studies at a KendraVidyalaya (why am I not surprised?) & will undoubtedly go far! https://t.co/PS7PqsGRLl — PolitiTweet.org

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The Festival event was hugely well-attended & I enjoyed a stimulating interaction with the literate & well-informed audience https://t.co/J98VdcXgeF — PolitiTweet.org

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Enjoyed visiting the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Sunday, the concluding day of their first Literary Festival. Paid tribute to the busy of late President KR Narayanan, whom I was proud to call a friend for many years,& interacted w/youthful Speaker @ShamseerAN, a devoted reader https://t.co/UOzntjFMVT — PolitiTweet.org

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The speech venues that day ranged from a joint meeting of two residents’ associations on the street between their neighbourhoods, to the compound of the masjid in Thampanoor https://t.co/lxWwpcUHil — PolitiTweet.org

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And then there’s the switching on of high-mast lights installed from my MP funds. Managed to switch on four after dusk; another dozen to go! https://t.co/4GYnoZ3DYl — PolitiTweet.org

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Activity on my first day back in Thiruvananthapuram city this week ranged from the devotional to the political. Though we have some of the most famous temples in the land, I enjoy the intimacy of the smaller shrines. https://t.co/Wv3QuONBth — PolitiTweet.org

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Said farewell to Kannur for now by obliging two groups of invaluable contributors to society: thanking schoolteachers who train the next generation and the policemen who so selflessly keep us all safe. https://t.co/I3MA0oKtYy — PolitiTweet.org

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Began my visit by offering pushparchana to the school’s inspiration, Adi Shankara. The emphasis on culture and values is so essential in early childhood education. https://t.co/r2HzuWCf6y — PolitiTweet.org

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Inaugurated the Annual Day of another institution, Sree Sankara Vidyalayam Higher Secondary School, also in Mattanoor. https://t.co/tbjECXbsiF — PolitiTweet.org

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These schools serve a wide cross-section of students from all communities. Educational aspiration remains a great strength of Kerala society. https://t.co/dBq8GU3Dan — PolitiTweet.org

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Inaugurated an event at the Malabar English School in the Kannur suburb of Mattannur to announce the school’s change of name to Zeal International School. Great to see high quality educational institutions springing up in rural Kerala. https://t.co/s1blXf6hcn — PolitiTweet.org

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My session (Malayalam) on Dr Ambedkar at the Kerala Legislative Assembly’s Literary Festival on January 15: https://t.co/RYDLLB2wt9 Terrific questions from the audience, including a hyper-smart 12 year old! — PolitiTweet.org

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One more interesting initiative by @JindalGlobalUNI. Congratulations for undertaking this original idea and best wishes to @ambMoKumar for leading it — PolitiTweet.org

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This morning! Launching an excellent book on the drug menace facing our youth, by Rishiraj Singh IPS. https://t.co/hcPkDu3g2o — PolitiTweet.org

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Inaugurated the E Ahamed memorial rememberance organised by the @iumlofficial Assambly Committee in Kannur’s Thavakkara. My speech focused on my memories of the legendary leader & the importance of upholding the diversity and pluralism that he had worked so long to preserve. https://t.co/6BG26mgbza — PolitiTweet.org

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Spoke of the importance of producing good human beings & responsible citizens, not just successful exam-takers. https://t.co/YueN8fQHzy — PolitiTweet.org