Shri Venkateshwara University/Institute organized a debate, Essay & poetic competition honoring former PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birthday celebration week (18/12/20204)-25/12/2004).
This event was held under the directives of the Uttar Pradesh Government in collaboration with the district administration.
Over 250 students representing various schools & colleges took part in the event comprising (Debate/Essay Competition) for classes 9th to 12th & (poetry recitation competition) for UG and PG students.
Renowned poets Dr Rahul Awasthi, Dr Srigopal Narsen, Dr Madhu Chaturvedi, Dr Yatindra Kataria, and Senior poet Yogendra Nath Arun sang heart touching poetry about Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The poetry made the event memorable.
The Venkateshwara Group Founder President Dr Sudhir Giri, Pro Chancellor Dr Rajeev Tyagi, Dr Omveer Singh & Dr Madhu Chaturvedi inaugurated the event by lighting a lamp to Goddess Saraswati & offered flowers on portrait of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji.
Moreover, the VC, Dr Krishna Kant Dave, & Dr Yatindra Kataria joined them to unveil Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birthday celebration week.
Later, the Chief Guest, Judge & renowned poet Dr Madhu Chaturvedi along with the Pro Chancellor Dr Rajeev Tyagi, felicitated the winners of the debate & Essay competition.
The Venkateshwara Group Founder President, Dr Sudhir Giri, reiterated Atalji was a living legend of nationalism & social harmony.
The Pro Chancellor Dr Rajeev Tyagi affirmed outstanding personalities like Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee descend once in a while in a century.
Further, he gave the message of religious, caste & social harmony in the country. He explained to students the value of struggle in life by imbibing teachings from Atalji’s famous poem–I will never give up, I will set a fresh path.
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s Birthday Celebration Week at Shri Venkateshwara University
Dr Rajeev Tyagi emphasized that, in a true sense, Atalji was the founding pillar of the Ganga Jamuna culture in the country. Therefore, people across all religions, parties, & classes accepted his leadership.
Chairperson of the jury, Judge Dr Madhu Chaturvedi, called Atalji the brand ambassador of India’s social harmony.
Those present included Dr Rituraj Singh, Dr Anil Jaiswal, Dr Geeta Kaushik, Dr Pankaj Rani, Dr Sohen Singh, Dr Om Veer Singh, Neelam Sharma, Ankit Chauhan, Dr Jitendra Singh & Imrana.
Also present were Dr Anjali Chaudhray, & Dr Shweta Agarwal.
The Meerut Campus Director, Dr Pratap Singh, was present along with the Media Incharge, Mr. Vishwas Rana, among others.
