78th Independence Day celebration
The 78th Independence Day was celebrated with
great enthusiasm in the College premises on August 15, 2024 at 8 am. The event commenced
with a melodious invocation led by Ms. Nile and team, seeking blessings from
the Almighty.
Dr E. S. J. Prabhu Kiran, Principal welcomed the
gathering and introduced the Chief Guest, Rev. Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, the
Designate Director of FMCI and Administrator of Father Muller Homoeopathic
Medical College and Hospital.
Dr Chrisel D'Sa invited the Chief Guest, Rev. Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, to
hoist the national flag. Following the flag hoisting ceremony, he addressed the
gathering, emphasizing that we have the independence to think, make decisions,
and govern our own country. He stressed the importance of enjoying our freedom
responsibly and embracing the ethos of "Live and let Live". He urged
everyone to honor and remember the sacrifices of our freedom fighters, pledging
to contribute towards uplifting our nation. He highlighted the dream of our
freedom fighters to build a strong Nava Bharath, calling for the inculcation of
values like love, tolerance, and brotherhood. Echoing the words of the great
Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore, "Into that heaven of freedom, My Father, let
my country awake," he conveyed the true essence of freedom.
Prizes for the winners of the House-wise patriotic singing competition
held on August 14, 2024 on occasion of Independence Day were distributed. Team
Allen won the first prize and Team Kent secured the second prize. The
competition was judged by Rev. Fr Ashwin Crasta, Assistant Administrator and
Prof. Dr Blany Lobo.
The celebration concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Mr Akhil
Monteiro, President of the Students' Council.
The event was compered by Ms Hridya T P.
