आन देश की शान देश की, देश की हम संतान हैं,
तीन रंगों से रंगा तिरंगा अपनी ये पहचान हैं।
‘Freedom is not merely a word; it is a sacred promise we uphold on every Republic Day, a poignant reminder that liberty is our most precious treasure. ‘
This Republic Day too as our national flag unfurled, we collectively remembered and honoured the indomitable sacrifices made by our brave freedom fighters.’ Apeejay Stya University in Gurugram organsied a flag hoisting ceremony and an intimate cultural event to mark the 75th Republic Day, a demonstration of our collective dignity and respect towards the nation.
On the winter morning, students along with teaching and non-teaching staff gathered and enthusiastically participated in the ceremony, raising the national flag high, followed by proudly singing the national anthem.
Following the flag ceremony, Vice Chancellor Vijay Vir Singh delivered an inspiring address, urging both staff and students to dedicate their efforts and devotion to their respective crafts, recognising that such commitment would pave the way for excellence. He emphasised that true patriotism lies in upholding constitutional values of equality, liberty, fraternity, and social justice.
The students showcased their patriotic fervour through wholehearted participation in various cultural activities. Lakshmi from School of Engineering & Technology performed a remarkable dance to the soul-stirring song Teri Mitti. Kajal Shukla from School of Journalism & Mass Communication (SJMC) recited a poem themed around “Inqilab Zindabad”. Student of School of Biosciences Chandrajeet Dhara sang a beautiful Bengali song, expressing his love for the homeland. Rashmita Nayak, a student with the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, conveyed her devotion to the nation through a traditional dance performance. The cultural event culminated on a powerful note with SJMC student Keshvi Priya Sinha’s passionate poetry celebrating history and courage.
The 75th Republic Day celebration infused the hearts and souls of the attendees with the right dose of patriotic spirit. The event culminated with the distribution of sweets. Finally, Dr. Sonam Raheja, an Associate Professor at Apeejay Stya University, extended a vote of thanks, which was followed by a group photograph to capture the essence of this historic
