Jalandhar March 21 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- The PG Department of History of Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar, organised a series of literary competitions to commemorate the supreme sacrifice of the great freedom fighter S. Bhagat Singh on his martyrdom day. The programme included essay, poetry and elocution competitions, in which students from various academic disciplines participated enthusiastically. Presiding over the programme, Principal Dr. Rachpal Singh Sandhu paid heartfelt tributes to the martyr. He said, “Bhagat Singh was not only a revolutionary but also a profound thinker whose ideals of social justice and equality are more relevant today than ever.
It is a great joy to see our youth connecting with his philosophy. I hope every student draws inspiration from his spirit of selfless service and courage, so as to make a meaningful contribution to the progress of the country.” Acting Head of the Department Dr. Amandeep Kaur highlighted the historical significance of Bhagat Singh’s martyrdom. She said: “Bhagat Singh’s sacrifice ignited a flame of patriotism that ultimately led to India’s independence. Through these competitions, we aim to ensure that his intellectual legacy and his unwavering commitment to the motherland continue to inspire the next generation of historians and leaders.”
The participants presented passionate speeches and emotional poems
Students from the faculties of Science, Commerce and Arts showcased their creative talents. The participants presented passionate speeches and emotional poems dedicated to the ideology of Bhagat Singh. Harshdeep Kaur (History) and Arshdeep Kaur (B.Com.) jointly secured the first position in the essay writing competition. Shivani Pandey and Harshpreet Kaur, both students of history, secured second and third positions respectively. In poetry writing, Bhavesh and Moksh secured first and second positions respectively.
In the speech competition, Sharanpreet Kaur, Shivani Pandey and Devansh and Arshpreet Kaur secured the first, second and third positions respectively. Dr. Karanbir Singh, Prof. Amandeep Kaur and Prof. Zeenat Di helped in the smooth running of various phases of the programme and also served as judges. The programme concluded with the faculty and students taking a collective oath to uphold the values of democracy and national integrity.