Saddened by the suicide incidents in Kota, Anand Mahindra also gave this message to the students
Following a series of alarming reports of student suicides in Kota, Rajasthan, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra shared a post on social media to address the growing issue. Her touching post expressed concern over the immense pressure students face while preparing for exams and reminded them that they should focus on “discovering” themselves rather than proving their worth at this stage of life. should be focused.
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Mahindra sympathized with the students and consoled them with his words.
“I am as disturbed as you are by this news. Sad to see so many bright futures come to an end. I have no great wisdom to share. But I want to say to every Kota student that at this stage of life your purpose is not to prove yourself but to discover yourself. Failing to pass an exam is only part of the journey of self-discovery. It means your real talent lies elsewhere. Keep searching, keep traveling. Mahindra wrote, You will eventually discover and reveal what brings out the best in you.
I am as disturbed as you are by this news. It is sad to see so many bright futures extinguished. I have no great wisdom to share. But I want to say to every Kota student that your aim at this stage of life is not to prove yourself but to discover yourself. Lack… https://t.co/2zWUUnEE6X
— Anand Mahindra (@anandmahindra) August 29, 2023
Kota, known for its premier coaching institutes, receives a large number of students every year, where they undergo rigorous training to crack competitive exams. But the number of suicides in the heart of a competitive education system has also increased, showing the enormous strain this system can put on young minds and mental health.
Two students who were preparing for a competitive examination in Kota committed suicide within a span of 4 hours on Sunday. According to officials, 24 students have ended their lives so far in 2023 – the most compared to any other year.