Surprise wishes from President sweeten Lucknow University celebrations

LUCKNOW: It was a pleasant surprise for the students and faculty members of the Lucknow University when President Ram Nath Kovind’s best wishes on its centenary celebrations were conveyed to them during the 63rd convocation ceremony on Saturday.
Governor Anandiben Patel, who is also the chancellor of all state universities, told students and teachers in her convocation address that the President has congratulated LU on completing 100 years and has conveyed his best wishes.
“The moment I Ieft Raj Bhawan to come here for the convocation, I received a call from the President. I told him that I am on my way to the university’s convocation coinciding with its centenary celebrations. He said, ‘Extend my wishes to all students and teachers of LU on the momentous occasion of the institute turning 100 years old’,” she said. The governor added, “LU is the ninth university in the country to turn 100 years old. I hope and wish that this successful journey and heritage will continue for another 100 years.”
“I am happy that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be joining the celebrations virtually on November 25 and chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will be present in person,” she added.
Lucknow University has an illustrious past and holds various firsts to its credit, like it’s the first institution in the country where the political science department was established, said Anandiben.
“The university has also given great professors like Prof KC Pandey known for his knowledge of Kashmir Shaivism and Aesthetics, social scientist Prof Radhakamal Mukherjee and many others,” the chancellor added.
Governor felicitated 15 meritorious students on the occasion and said, “We are felicitating our students as they are the ones who will take the legacy of the university ahead.”
She said the new education policy focuses on imparting education in mother tongue, promotes new thoughts, multidisciplinary approach, scope and teacher’s training. She congratulated the meritorious students on winning medals urged them to use their knowledge and skills in national interest.