University community gathers to honour Swami Vivekananda
Kurukshetra University paid floral tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his death anniversary on Saturday. A ceremony was organised near the Swami Vivekananda statue at the faculty lodge, where Vice-Chancellor Som Nath Sachdeva, former Haryana minister Subhash Sudha, Registrar Virender Pal, university officials, faculty members, employees, and students offered flowers.
VC calls for inspiration from Vivekananda's teachings
Addressing the gathering, VC Sachdeva described Swami Vivekananda as one of India's greatest spiritual leaders and thinkers, whose teachings continue to inspire generations worldwide. He emphasised that Vivekananda's message of self-confidence, character-building, patriotism, and service to humanity remains highly relevant for today's youth. "The university is committed to nurturing not only academic excellence but also moral values and leadership qualities among students. By embracing Vivekananda's ideals, young people can play a meaningful role in building a developed, prosperous and secure India," Sachdeva added.
Former minister highlights Vivekananda's contributions
Former minister Subhash Sudha noted that Vivekananda dedicated his life to nation-building, spiritual awakening, and improving the welfare of humanity. He instilled self-confidence, discipline, and patriotism among the youth while introducing India's rich cultural and spiritual heritage to the global community. Sudha urged young people to adopt Vivekananda's ideals to realise the vision of a developed, self-reliant, and globally respected India.
Faculty and students participate in the ceremony
Professors Dinesh Kumar, Jitender Khatkar, Anand Kumar, Parmesh Kumar, Kusum Lata, Mahasingh Poonia, Gurcharan Singh, Saurabh Chaudhary, Nidhi Mathur, and Rajwant Kaur were present during the tribute. The event underscored the university's commitment to fostering moral values alongside academic growth.
