‘Republic Day is powerful reminder of our shared responsibility towards building progressive society’

Srinagar, Jan 26: Reaffirming its steadfast commitment to the constitutional ideals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity, the University of Kashmir (KU) on Monday celebrated the 77th Republic Day with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm across its main and satellite campuses.

The main function was held at the university’s main campus, where Vice-Chancellor KU Prof. Nilofer Khan unfurled the National Flag at the lawns of the Vice-Chancellor’s Secretariat. The ceremony began with the singing of the National Anthem, creating an atmosphere of pride, unity and collective resolve.

Extending warm Republic Day greetings to the university fraternity and the nation, Prof. Khan described the occasion as a moment of reflection as much as celebration.

“Republic Day is not merely a ceremonial occasion; it is a powerful reminder of our shared responsibility towards building a just, inclusive and progressive society,” she said, adding that the day reaffirms faith in the democratic values enshrined in the Constitution of India.

The Vice-Chancellor urged students, faculty and staff to pursue excellence in their respective domains while upholding ethical standards and democratic principles that form the foundation of the nation. She also lauded the unwavering dedication of the teaching and administrative fraternity in strengthening the university’s academic and institutional ethos.