Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the Muslim University of Aligarh (AMU) as the main guest at the centennial celebrations on Tuesday, December 22. AMU, established in 1920, turns 100 years old.
On the occasion, PM Modi will launch a special commemorative postage stamp via videoconference and address the online event that will begin at 10:00 am.
PM Modi’s address can be viewed at pmindiawebcast.nic.in. The live show would be online due to the pandemic.
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The centennial celebration program will also feature the union’s education minister, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, as the guest of honor.
The program will begin with introductory remarks by AMU Vice Chancellor Professor Tariq Mansoor, inviting the Prime Minister to deliver his speech. Professor Mansoor will then give the welcome speech to invite Pokhriyal to his speech.
AMU Chancellor His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin will also deliver a special commemorative address.
Professor Ali Mohammad Naqvi (Principal, Sir Syed Academy) will speak about AMU’s achievements in 100 years, while Professor Naima Khatoon (Principal, Women’s College) will speak about AMU’s contribution to women’s education.
The national anthem and the university tarana (song) will be performed after the customary vote of thanks from the AMU Registrar Abdul Hamid (IPS).
The event will be attended by students, professors and thousands of alumni of the university.
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