Making important arguments on non-violence and Mahatma Gandhi, a class XI student from Central Hindu Boys School in Varanasi, delivered a powerful speech that is now going viral on social media.
The boy named Ayush Chaturvedi gave the speech during one of his school events on September 9 and people can’t appreciate him enough for his eloquence, boldness and clarity of thought.
He starts his speech by sharing an anecdote from Mahatma Gandhi’s life, when he was thrown out of a train by a white man. He throws light on how that one incident shaped the leader’s thinking and prompted him to follow non-violence that changed the course of history.
Ayush also spoke about that tragedy of the fact that people from Gandhi’s country don’t know enough about him.
While adding why he thinks Mahatma Gandhi gave us an important lesson in inclusivity.
He then, said a few words about non-violence being the most powerful weapon.
And ended his speech by saying that Mahatma Gandhi can never die, because he is a thought, an idea – and ideas are bulletproof.
His speech is being shared by many, with many appreciating his opinions and confidence.
There is hope! pic.twitter.com/fHzWQkiBWh
— Shivam Vij (@DilliDurAst) September 19, 2019
That proud teacher’s face says it all
— 𝕧𝕚𝕤𝕙𝕒𝕝 (@vishalssg) September 19, 2019
This is brilliant.
— Mitra Joshi (@mitrajo) September 19, 2019
Superb ! Go from strength to strength, young Ayush Chaturvedi 👏🏽 https://t.co/lqfhjC2ol9
— Sagarika Ghose (@sagarikaghose) September 19, 2019
https://t.co/qmoEe7tv6X
— Aftab Alam آفتاب आफ़ताब (@aftabcalm) September 19, 2019
यह किसने कहा आपसे आँधी के साथ हूँ
मैं गोडसे के दौर में गांधी के साथ हूँ
“Ayush knew he was speaking against the tide. “Dekh lenge jo hoga,”
Is it not shameful that the young idealist Ayush needed courage to say what he said. Our soul is sold?
Listening to this
— Raja راجہ (@Raja_Sw) September 19, 2019
My eyes fill with tears
How he shames us "grown-ups"
With wisdom beyond his years
I salute you, Ayush Chaturvedi.
Must, must, must-listen. https://t.co/padF5cJMGI