Mario Martin Louis

St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata celebrated the 73rd Republic Day with traditional fervour and gaiety. The national flag was unfurled at the university by Father Felix Raj, the Honourable Vice Chancellor followed by National Anthem.

Pro-Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Fathers, Sisters, Deans, Faculty Members, Staffs and Students attended the programme adhering to COVID-19 protocols. The security officers, draped in colourful attire, coordinated the unfurling of the tri-colour.

Fr. Felix Raj, SJ, explained the significance of the Republic Day and the Indian Constitution to the young minds. He also touched upon the country of the dream of GurudevRabindraNath Tagore, “Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high…………….into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake.” The programme culminated with a vote of thanks and refreshments.