Mangaluru: The day of pride for all Indians ‘Republic Day’ was celebrated in the institution with a festive spirit. Mr Eliyas Sanctis, Chief Guest of the programme hoisted the flag.
Every one present in the premises saluted the flag with utmost pride. National song ‘Vande Matharam’ echoed in the campus.
Principal Vincent Mendonsa introduced the Chief Guest and welcomed the gathering. The Chief Guest congratulated the students for coming together for celebrating this great day and said, “We, the people govern our nation. We must take the decision today to make our country corruption free. To be able to make this possible, we must responsibly elect our representatives. Education gives us the knowledge necessary to identify and elect proper leaders. That is why getting proper education is very necessary. I request you to do your studies well and get educated in true sense. We must lead a life of values. If every citizen is filled with positive values, our country would become the greatest country.”
Eliyas Sanctis is a well known entrepreneur, social worker and Dakshina Kannada Rajyothsava awardee in 2013.
Student council members sang a song which delivered the message of unity in diversity, the essence of our democracy.
In his Presidential address Rev Fr Melwyn Lobo SJ, the Director of the institution said, “This is the day on which the freedom got from British was truely transferred to the hands of a common citizen. On this day we got our own constitution. The people got the right to elect their own Government. Our constitution reflects the dreams of every citizen. It is built on four pillars, justice, liberty, equality and fraternity. We must feel proud of our constitution and unite to uphold its values. Lately, communalism is gripping our nation and posing a threat to the constitutional values. It is greatly needed that we must all unite in protecting our constitution which protects freedom of speech and religions”.
Gyaral Milton Lobo of MMV trade compeered the programme. Shameer- President of student council proposed vote of thanks.
The celebration was concluded with the National anthem. Sweets were distributed to all. Mr Kiran Dsouza and Mr Alwyn Menezes were the conveners of the programme.
