Martyrs’ Families and Partition Survivors Honoured
Punjab Newsline, Bathinda-
The Central University of Punjab celebrated the 79th Independence Day with patriotic zeal, unity, and deep reverence for the sacrifices of India’s freedom fighters and martyrs.
Flag Hoisting and Parade
The celebrations began with Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raghavendra P. Tiwari unfurling the National Flag and the University Flag, followed by an inspection of the parade. Extending Independence Day greetings, Prof. Tiwari highlighted Punjab’s pivotal role in India’s freedom struggle and paid homage to the countless martyrs who laid down their lives. He emphasized the concept of True Swadheenta, calling for self-reliance, innovation, and nation-building to realize the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047.
Prof. Tiwari stressed the role of education as the foundation of this vision, underscoring its four purposes: learning to know, learning to do, learning to live together, and learning to be. He urged Higher Education Institutions to nurture skills, promote entrepreneurship, and drive innovation for societal progress.
Honouring Martyr Families
On this occasion, the University honoured Ex-Army Serviceman Jagjeet Singh, father of martyr Harbans Singh Ji of the 10th Sikh Battalion, who sacrificed his life in 1998 at Uri Sector, J&K. Students of the Department of Performing and Fine Arts also presented stirring patriotic songs, while the stage was conducted by Prof. Ramanpreet Kaur. The ceremony concluded with a formal vote of thanks by Registrar Dr. Vijay Sharma.
Human Chain with Tiranga under Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign
Adding to the patriotic fervour, CU Punjab students and faculty formed a human chain with the Tiranga, marking their participation in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
Floral Tributes at Fauji Chowk
Later, the Vice-Chancellor, along with faculty and staff, visited Fauji Chowk, Bathinda, to pay floral tributes at the statue of Martyr Naib Subedar Nand Singh (1947), saluting his supreme sacrifice.
Remembering Partition Survivors
As part of its annual campaign, the University also honoured Partition survivors by visiting families and interacting with eyewitnesses Hari Chand Ji, Kaushalaya Devi Ji, and Kalawanti Ji. Their personal narratives of trauma, loss, and separation were documented to sensitize students and instill in the youth the true value of independence, bridging generations with lived memories of Partition.
The celebrations witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty, students, staff, and residents of Ghudda, making the 79th Independence Day a memorable occasion of unity, remembrance, and patriotic spirit.