Ferozepur celebrates Shaheed Bhagat Singh's legacy on 117th Birth Anniversary
Ferozepur, September, 30, 2024: Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University, in collaboration with the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Society, organized a heartfelt ceremony to honour the 117th birth anniversary of Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh. The event was graced by the presence of the university’s Vice Chancellor, Dr. Sushil Mittal, as the Chief Guest, while Dr. Sunil Bahl, Chairman of the SBS Society, welcomed him with a bouquet.
The event featured a variety of performances by students, including patriotic songs, poems, skits, Gidha, and Bhangra, all in tribute to the revolutionary leader. Discussions and talks focused on Bhagat Singh’s revolutionary ideals and contributions to India's freedom struggle. A captivating play, depicting Bhagat Singh’s life journey and ultimate sacrifice, was performed by Puran Chand and the team from Shri Ram Leela Committee, Basti Tankan Vali.
During his address, Dr. Mittal delved into Bhagat Singh’s biography and his unwavering dedication to India’s independence. He described Bhagat Singh as a freedom fighter and revolutionary whose influence continues to inspire millions. Born in a small village in Punjab, now in Pakistan, Bhagat Singh dedicated his life from a young age to the fight against British colonialism, motivating Indians to rise against oppression through his radical ideas and actions.
Dr. Mittal expressed pride in being associated with the only university in India named after Bhagat Singh, located in Ferozepur, Punjab. He urged both staff and students to embrace the revolutionary’s ideals in creating a new India and announced that Bhagat Singh’s legacy would continue to be celebrated. He extended his congratulations to SBS Society Chairman Dr. Sunil Bahl, PRO Yashpal, Prof. Navdeep Kaur Jhaj, Lab Superintendent Gurpreet Singh, Harpinder Pal Singh, and students Tushar Agarwal, Kabir Sabharwal, and their team for their efforts.
The event concluded with the distribution of medals and certificates to students who participated in the celebrations. Among those present were Registrar Dr. Ghazalpreet Singh, Dean Student Welfare Dr. Tejit Singh, department heads, faculty members, staff, and a large number of students.