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SRINAGAR: In commemoration of Gandhi Jayanti, Amar Singh College today organized a district-level programme featuring competitions in the Debate, Quiz, and On-the-Spot Painting categories. The events marked the eve of Mahatma Gandhi’s 156th birthday celebrations, and were themed on Mahatma Gandhi’s core tenets of “Truth and Non-Violence.” The events were coordinated by the College Debates Committee in partnership with the NSS.
The programme commenced with an inaugural address by Prof. Shahnawaz Muntazir, Programme Officer, NSS, who highlighted the national significance of fostering Gandhian values among students. A documentary chronicling Mahatma Gandhi’s life and struggles was also screened on the occasion.
The subsequent competitions saw enthusiastic participation from various colleges in Srinagar, with participating students eloquently advocating for the application of non-violence and truth to modern challenges. Students passionately discussed how Gandhian ideals can solve the contemporary national and global challenges.
The First Prize in the Debating contest was won by Asma, a student at College of Education(IASE). Another student from College of Education(IASE), Rakshbahar, secured the First Prize in the Quiz competition, while Najma Khatun, a student at Women’s College MA Road, claimed the First Prize in the On-Spot painting competition.
The proceedings were moderated by Prof. Basharat Shameem and concluded with a vote of thanks from Dr. Khursheed Ahmad Mir, both members of the College Debates Committee.
