Uttaranchal University celebrates 73rd Independence Day with great reverence and enthusiasm

The 73rd Independence Day was celebrated with great respect and enthusiasm in Uttaranchal University. Hon’ble Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Members of the Managing Committee, Office Bearers, Deans/Directors/Principals, Heads of the Departments, Faculty Members, staff and students filled the open ground to celebrate our independence with pride.

Hon’ble Chancellor Shri. Jitender Joshi, along with the dignitaries, expressed gratitude to the National Heroes for their supreme sacrifice and offered flowers on the pedestal of the reverend “Wall of Heroes”. He presided over the function after inspecting the ‘Guard of Honor’ presented by the Security Guards of the University. To commemorate the sovereignty of our nation he unfurled the tricolor flag and all in unison sang the National Anthem followed by Vande Mataram and expressed the joy of freedom. Every heart was full of the spirit of nationalism which was visible through their eyes. Feeling of patriotism was aptly reflected through student’s presentation on National Integration.

Hon’ble Vice Chancellor addressed the august gathering and awakened everyone’s feeling of pride and responsibility towards motherland. He expressed his reverence towards the warriors who won us our independence. He expressed gratitude towards our soldiers, farmers, scientists, academicians, researchers, those associated with management and judiciary and last but not the least, the youth of India. He asked everyone to take a pledge towards Clean India and motivated one and all to aspire and strive for the best both for themselves and the nation.

Dr. Rajesh Bahuguna, Principal, Law College Dehradun, addressed the august gathering and awakened everyone’s feeling of pride towards motherland. He highlighted the importance of “Independence” and saluted all the reverend warriors who won our independence with their supreme sacrifice. He asserted that now it is our duty to contribute to our motherland. He concluded by stating that one’s patriotism should be both in the heart and in the deeds.

The program concluded with Vote of Thanks delivered by Mr. Nakoti, Estate Officer and distribution of sweets to one and all.

Indeed it was the occasion when everyone showed their love and respect for the nation. All the heads were held high by the shared experience of freedom, peace and unity in diversity.

“Salute to One Flag, One Land, One Heart, One Nation”

This Independence Day let’s take a pledge to protect the peace and unity of our great nation.

Jai Hind