<span style="color: #222222;">Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has called for inculcating nationalist values among youth and that protecting national interests should be the highest duty of every citizen. Urging youth to become agents of change in society, he said protecting national interests includes preserving rich heritage and cultural and linguistic diversity.<br />''<br />''Speaking after releasing a book 'Spoorthi Pradatha Sri Somayya', the life story of late S Somaiah, a social worker, he observed that the country always believed in the philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'. He also underlined the importance of promoting the concept of universal brotherhood.<br />''<br />''The vice president said he considered Somayya as one of his gurus and credited him for shaping his personality at a young age.<br />''<br />''Recalling Somayya's contributions in relief and reconstruction activities for the cyclone victims in Andhra Pradesh, he said the social worker inspired many youths to devote their life for the welfare of the people.<br />''<br />''The Vice-President called upon the youths to read and take inspiration from life stories of such leaders and freedom fighters. Referring to the challenges of poverty, illiteracy, corruption and social discrimination, Mr Naidu called for efforts to eradicate them and other social evils. Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, also present on the occasion. </span><br />