tribute to Manmohan Singh

The National Students Union of India (NSUI) has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to name a new college under Delhi University after former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, honoring his legacy and transformative contributions to education and governance. In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister on Thursday, NSUI President Varun Choudhary emphasized that dedicating the institution to Manmohan Singh would inspire future generations. “His recent passing has left a profound void, and the most fitting tribute to his legacy would be to dedicate a premier educational institution in his name,” the letter stated. The appeal comes ahead of Modi’s scheduled event to lay the foundation stone of Veer Savarkar College in Roshanpura, southwest Delhi. The project is part of a broader initiative, which also includes academic blocks in Delhi University’s east and west campuses. Choudhary highlighted Singh’s significant contributions to India’s educational landscape, citing his role in establishing new IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, and a network of central universities. The NSUI further demanded the establishment of a central university dedicated to Singh and the inclusion of his life story in academic curricula, showcasing his journey from a post-Partition student to a global statesman. “Recognizing his unparalleled contributions to India’s progress is essential,” the NSUI letter asserted, calling for immediate action by the government. As the foundation-laying event approaches, the NSUI’s demand has added a political dimension to the inauguration, contrasting the choice of naming the college after Hindutva icon Veer Savarkar with honoring the legacy of a transformative leader like Manmohan Singh. Source: telegraphindia Photo Credit: telegraphindia