Independence Day widely celebrated on AMU campus

 

ALIGARH  : The 77th Independence Day of India was celebrated at Aligarh Muslim University schools, colleges and halls of residence with great fervor.

The Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences, Prof Mohammad Afzal, along with the faculty members and non-teaching staff celebrated Independence Day at the Office of the Dean by hoisting national flag and paying rich tributes to the nation.

At S.H. Senior Secondary School (Boys), the day began with the flag hoisting by the Officiating Principal Dr. Shakeel Ahmad Alvi, who, in his speech, emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline and urged the students to develop scientific temperament. Speeches in Hindi, Urdu and English were delivered by the students.

The officiating Principal at the Senior Secondary School (Girls), Ms Shabana Nisar hoisted the national flag and urged the students to work for the betterment and progress of the country. Speeches in English, Hindi and Urdu were delivered by the students highlighting the sacrifices of the national heroes who shed their lives to secure independence from British rule.

The Principal, AMU Girls’ School, Ms Amna Malik hoisted the national flag and administered the Panch Pran pledge to the teachers and students. She spoke on the significance of India’s Presidency of G20 Summit, adding that every nation has a unique culture and we should do our best to make our country a developed nation.

Speeches in three languages, patriotic songs and dance were presented by the students on this occasion.

At Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh AMU City School, the Principal, Syed Tanveer Nabi hoisted the national flag and exhorted the students to remember the sacrifices of the freedom fighters who bore a lot of hardships to secure freedom for us. He said freedom is a boon and it must be preserved by one and all.

Several cultural events were organized by the students on this occasion.

The Principal of STS School, Mr Faisal Nafees hoisted the national flag and highlighted the role played by soldiers in protecting the country. He urged the students and teachers to fulfill their national duties with full dedication. He lauded the National Education Policy 2020, implemented by the Government of India to introduce skill based education.

Various events, organized by the students to celebrate the biggest national festival with great zeal, included speeches in Hindi Urdu and English, patriotic songs, Nukkad Natak, Mass Yoga and group dance.

At ABK High School (Boys), the chief guest, Prof. Qudsia Tahseen (Deputy Director, AMU Schools) hoisted the national flag and exhorted the students to adopt honesty, dedication and sincerity as the core principles of their lives.

The Principal, Dr. Samina emphasized the importance of discipline in life. She said the best way to pay back the sacrifices of the freedom fighters is to do our duties with utmost sincerity and dedication.

On this occasion, patriotic speeches, songs, Qawwali, group dance and Mime were presented by the students. The school also organized plantation programme to celebrate Meri Maati Mera Desh and students were urged to participate in Har Ghar Tiranga and Selfie with Tiranga drives.

Prof. Qudsia Tahseen hoisted the national flag at the ABK High School (Girls) in the presence of the Principal, Dr. Samina and Vice Principal, Dr. Saba Hasan.

The students participated in celebratory events including speech, patriotic songs and flower decoration.

At AMU City Girls’ High School, the chief guest, Prof. Abid Ali Khan (Deputy Director, AMU Schools) hoisted the national flag in the presence of the guest of honour, Prof Fazal-ur-Rehman.

Prof Abid Ali Khan encouraged students to be good nationals and work hard to achieve their goals in life and contribute to the national life in a meaningful manner.

Prof Fazal-ur-Rehman (Department of Anatomy, JNMC) said that pity for the weaker sections and self discipline can be the biggest tools for achieving the aim of life. He said the love for the nation is the cornerstone of every citizen’s life.

Earlier, welcoming the guests, the Principal of the school, Dr. Md. Alamgir exhorted the students to become good citizens and remain truthful in their thoughts, actions and words.

The Superintendent, Abdullah School, Mrs. Umra Zaheer hoisted the national flag and highlighted the sacrifices of the freedom fighters to achieve independence. She lauded the government’s initiatives such as Meri Maati Mera Desh, Mitti ko Naman, Veeron ko Vandan, etc., and urged the students to participate in these drives and do their best for the nation building in their later career.

On this occasion, English, Hindi and Urdu speeches and patriotic songs were presented by the students.

Dr Naila Rashid, Principal, Ahmad School for the Visually Challenged, hoisted the national tricolour and called for the highest degree of commitment towards nation building on the part of all the citizens.

The school students participate in a number of events on this occasion including speeches, patriotic songs, essay competition and musical presentation. A selfie point was created by the students under the Meri Maati Mera Desh programme and later they also participated in a plantation drive.

At Begum Sultan Jahan Hall, the Provost, Prof Saira Mehnaz commenced the celebration by hoisting the national flag and paying rich tributes to the nation. She emphasized the importance of the day and highlighted the sacrifices of the freedom fighters who gave away everything to achieve freedom from the clutches of the British empire.

Dr. Salman Khalil, Provost, Aftab Hall hoisted the tricolor and discussed the role of freedom fighters in securing independence from British empire. He said their sacrifices call for the highest degree of gratitude on our part and we must do our best to preserve the hard-earned freedom.

At the Allama Iqbal Boarding House, the Warden-In-Charge, Dr. Shakeel Ahmad Alvi hoisted the national flag and exhorted the students to contribute to the development of the nation and work for unity, integrity and prosperity of their motherland.

At Abdullah Hall Provost Dr. Ghazala Naheed hoisted the flag. National Anthem and Patriotic songs were sung by the students on the theme. ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan’ and Meri Maati Mera Desh’ under the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsa were also observed. The Hall building was decorated with colourful flower by Ms. Mehvish Khan

The Independence Day celebrations were held at other institutions and departments of studies as well, and the students and teachers participated in these celebrations with great enthusiasm and resolved to contribute to the nation building in every possible way they can.