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Sania Mirza asks young Indians to stand for values of diversity | Tennis star Sania Mirza called upon young Indians to stand for values of multiculturalism during the launch of 'Punni Ki Kahaniyan' a video produced by Aide et Action International South Asia. Amidst thunderous cheers of over 1500 children from 35 schools, she
said that India is a great country and it makes her proud whenever she wins a
medal for the country. "I travelled all around the world and met all kinds of
people, different colour, and different religion and to me that is the great thing
about sports. There is no boundary to religion, to countries, to colour discrimination",
said Mirza. Rajiva Wijesinha, Member of Parliament and former Secretary General,
Peace Secretariat, Sri Lanka said: "All of us are individuals. We are all people
and we are important. But we also have a lot in common with other people. We are
all different. So all of us in our different way can get up and make a way for
a nice country. And that is why, I want you all to think as boys and girls and
as Indians and join together to celebrate multiculturalism." 'Punni ki Kahaniyan'
is a short film produced by Aide et Action International (AEAI) South Asia and
Yavanika films, to promote cultural harmony among children. The film has been
screened at schools at Hyderabad, Delhi, Patna, Bhopal, Jaipur and Patna covering
both private and government run schools in different states, holding screenings
and discussions about the film and the importance of multiculturalism.
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