NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the centenary celebrations of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) via video conferencing.
This is the first time PM Modi will participate in a program of the Aligarh Muslim University. PM Modi also released a postal stamp during the event. AMU Chancellor Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin & Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank attended the event.
Earlier in the week, buildings in Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) were illuminated for its centenary celebrations. Here are the top quotes from PM Modi s address:
1 AMU represents India s rich culture and heritage
AMU alumni are spread across the world and take a lot of pride in their alma mater. Their pride is justified. In 100 years of existence, AMU has crafted and polished millions of lives, giving them modern and scientific thinking and inspiring them to do something for society and the nation.
CBSE class X, XII exams only after February, says Education Minister
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Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said it was not possible to hold the exams in January and February, which is when the practical and theory exams, respectively, usually start.
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Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said it was not possible to hold the exams in January and February, which is when the practical and theory exams, respectively, usually start.
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said on Tuesday that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class X and Class XII examinations would only be held after February 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New Delhi: December 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that his government was committed to ushering in development in the country without any discrimination on the basis of religion.
“I assures that nobody will be left out and not discriminated against on religious lines. Everyone will move forward by enjoying the Fundamental Rights given in the Constitution,” Modi said while addressing through video conference the centenary celebrations of the Aligarh Muslim University in Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh.
Modi is only the second Prime Minister to address an AMU function after Lal Bahadur Shastri 56 years ago.
PM Modi to attend centenary celebrations of AMU today
By ANI| Posted by Sameer | Updated: 22nd December 2020 6:53 am IST
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the centenary celebrations of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) on Tuesday via video conferencing.
“At 11 AM tomorrow, 22nd December, will be speaking at the centenary celebrations of the Aligarh Muslim University,” PM Modi wrote on Twitter.
Postal stamp
Prime Minister Modi will also release a postal stamp during the event, according to Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Chancellor of the University Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin and Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank will also be present on the occasion.
PM Modi addresses centenary celebrations of Aligarh Muslim University.
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Prime Minister Modi also released a postal stamp during the event. Chancellor of the University Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin and Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank are present on the occasion.
The Prime Minister is accompanied by Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank. This is the first time PM Modi is participating in a programme of the Aligarh Muslim University.
Here are the highlights of PM Modi s address:
I would begin by saying thank you for making me a part of your celebration and happiness on completing 100 years.
I see the campus buildings all lit up in celebrations. But these are not mere buildings, but the place from where innumerable alumni have contributed immensely in taking the nation forward.