In a move that surprised many, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a ride on the Delhi Metro to attend the centenary celebrations of Delhi University on June 30, 2023.
The Prime Minister was seen interacting with fellow passengers, most of them youngsters, during his metro ride from Lok Kalyan Marg metro station to Vishwavidyalaya metro station.
The Prime Minister’s metro ride was not just a simple commute but a chance for him to interact with the youth of the nation.
On the way to the DU programme by the Delhi Metro. Happy to have youngsters as my co-passengers. pic.twitter.com/G9pwsC0BQK
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 30, 2023
He shared photos of his journey on his Twitter profile, expressing his happiness to have young people as his fellow passengers. “Happy to have youngsters as my co-passengers,” the PM tweeted, sharing a few pictures of his interaction with students inside the metro coach.
Upon reaching the university, PM Modi was expected to attend the closing ceremony of the centenary celebrations as the chief guest. The celebrations were launched on May 1, 2022, on the occasion of the university’s foundation day.
During the program, the Prime Minister was scheduled to lay the foundation stone of three buildings and release a set of coffee table books.
The buildings, equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, would be for the faculty of technology, computer centre, and academic block. Delhi University has introduced B.Tech programmes from the upcoming academic session with a capacity of 360 students. The building for the faculty of technology will cater to them.
The event was also attended by Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan, who was the guest of honour.
A three-tier security system was put in place with the deployment of more than 1,000 paramilitary and police personnel for the Prime Minister’s visit.
No black dresses, compulsory attendance, and suspension of classes between 10 am to 12 pm were among the guidelines issued by Delhi University colleges for the live telecast of the closing ceremony of the university’s centenary celebrations.
However, the Delhi University administration clarified that they had not made attendance compulsory.
The Prime Minister’s metro ride and his visit to the university underscore his commitment to engaging with the youth and the importance he places on education.
FAQs
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Why did PM Modi take the metro to Delhi University?
PM Modi took the metro to attend the centenary celebrations of Delhi University. He used the opportunity to interact with fellow passengers, most of them youngsters.
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What was PM Modi’s role in the centenary celebrations of Delhi University?
PM Modi attended the closing ceremony of the centenary celebrations as the chief guest. He was scheduled to lay the foundation stone of three buildings and release a set of coffee table books.
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What are the new buildings at Delhi University for which PM Modi laid the foundation stone?
The new buildings, equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, will be for the faculty of technology, computer centre, and academic block.
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Who else attended the event at Delhi University?
The event was also attended by Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan, who was the guest of honour.
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What security measures were taken for PM Modi’s visit to Delhi University?
A three-tier security system was put in place with the deployment of more than 1,000 paramilitary and police personnel for the Prime Minister’s visit.
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What were the guidelines issued by Delhi University colleges for the live telecast of the closing ceremony of the university’s centenary celebrations?
he guidelines included no black dresses, compulsory attendance, and suspension of classes between 10 am to 12 pm. However, the Delhi University administration clarified that they had not made attendance compulsory.
