India’s 75 years of Independence celebrated by DLLL&E, PU

Chandigarh sunita shastri: The Department of Life Long Learning & Extension, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized an online Webinar to celebrate the India’s 75 years of Independence “Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav”, today. Dr. Parmjit Singh Kang, Chairperson, told the participants that this pious event is being celebrated all over the country and abroad. Today, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Sh. Narendra Damodardas Modi inaugurated the series of events at Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmadabad, Gujarat. Dr. Kang discussed the history of Freedom Movement of India with First Battle of Independence in 1857. During this long process, thousands of Indians from all walks of life sacrificed their lives, millions of Indians willingly participated, hundreds of leaders directed and led the movement which ultimately culminated in independence for India on 15th August, 1947. Dr. Kang said according to Mahatma Gandhi, this was political freedom and we have to achieve economic and social freedom also. For this Constituent Assembly drafted Constitution for India which came into being on 26th January 1950. It is a very comprehensive document covering the entire gamut of governance Dr. Kang appealed to all the participants to do everything possible to preserve the constitution follow its provisions & principles in letter and spirit particularly Fundamental Right and adhere to National Duties The faculty members, Members of Alumni Association of Department, students of Certificate Course in Computer Application, students of Diploma in Pre-School Education and staff members of Department of Life Long Learning attended the webinar. All corona protocols were observed by wearing masks and maintaining social distancing.