26th November 2024: Faculty members and students of a college in Upper Assam marked 75th anniversary of the adoption of Indian Constitution with seminar, pledge taking and medley of patriotic songs on 26th November 2024.
Faculty members and students of Don Bosco College Golaghat, the second oldest Salesian Educational Centre in Assam started in 1941 celebrated the constitution in the presence of Coordinator of Salesian Higher Education and Vice Chancellor of Don Bosco University Guwahati.
“The event was a significant occasion aimed at fostering awareness and appreciation of constitutional values among students and faculty members,” says Principal of the college, Dr. Fr. A. Amaladoss.
The principal called on both students and faculty members, “to embrace their fundamental duties as citizens and to unite as brothers and sisters in upholding the values enshrined in the Constitution.”
The college established in 2015 is situated in the tea and tribal area of Golaghat district famous for the world heritage Kaziranga National Park and Wild Life Sanctuary.
Some 250 students and faculty members participated in the event.
The program hosted by Political Science Department began with an introductory speech by Tingdan Wangsu, a B.A. 3rd semester student who provided an insightful overview of the evolution of the Indian Constitution, setting the tone for the day’s discussions.
Dr. Amaladoss administered a pledge on the Preamble of the Constitution for faculty members and students, reinforcing their commitment to constitutional principles.
B.A.1st Semester student John Paul Kandulna from the Department of Political Science led the oath taking to uphold the fundamental rights and duties of citizens.
The keynote speaker at the event was Salesian Father Prof. George Thadathil, General Coordinator of IUS (Don Bosco Higher Education, Rome), who emphasized the importance of constitutional values and shared inspiring anecdotes from the life of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who played a pivotal role in drafting the Constitution.
Vice-Chancellor of Assam Don Bosco University and former principal of Don Bosco College Golaghat Dr. Fr. Jose Palely encouraged students to imbibe constitutional values and fulfill their duties as responsible citizens in building a prosperous India.
To add a patriotic flair to the celebration, students from B.A. 3rd Semester performed a stirring patriotic songs led by Wangli Lowang and his team. Additionally, a vibrant dance performance by Ansila Dung Dung and her team captivated the audience, showcasing their artistic talents while celebrating national pride. The program ended on a high note with everyone singing the National Anthem
