BJP President Rajnath Singh, who also spoke on the occasion, said India must explore its ancient knowledge and wisdom "as only when it realises it, will India's strength be proved in 21st century". He said the education system in the country at present lacks vision and direction due to rampant politicisation and commercialisation, creating confusion among students. Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said character building should be the top most priority, which should be taken to the entire society to enable nation building. "That is the need of the hour", she said. Stressing the need for quality education, she said, "We should create an opportunity for all to access quality education. We should not politicise our education system. We should make it in accordance with our system".
