Daijiworld Media Network - Puttur (SP)
Puttur, Jan 8: 'Some people deem education in Indian culture and refinement as saffronization. Irrespective of these objections, we will ensure that important aspects of our culture and refinement are implemented. Work on this issue has begun and will continue. We are committed to continue with this task,' said Karnataka governor, Vajubhai Vala.
He was speaking after inaugurating the centenary celebrations of Vivekananda degree and PU College here on Wednesday January 7. 'We want to carry forward the education and cultural refinement inherited by us from our forefathers to our next generation,' he explained.
Dwelling on the subject further, Vala pointed out that great personalities of India like Shankaracharya, Bhagawan Mahaveer, Bhagawan Buddha etc have left behind divine preaching, messages, advices, knowledge etc. Can one brand it as saffronization if we give education on these aspects to our children?' he questioned. He said that this education will be continued to be imparted irrespective of with what name it is branded by critics.
He expressed happiness at the fact that Vivekananda College had given education to 30,000 students so far, who have risen to various positions in the society. He wished that this institution will grow in stature and contribute fine citizens to the country.
Chief postmaster general of Karnataka zone, M S Ramanujan, released the special postal envelope brought out to commemorate centenary celebrations of the college. Dakshina Kannada MP, Nalin Kumar Kateel, who released the souvenir, 'Suvarna Viveka' brought out on the occasion, praised the institution for its contributions to the society.
MLA, Shankuntala T Shetty, expressed happiness at the fact that Vivekanda College has carved out a niche for itself by providing high quality education.
Former MLA and founder convener of Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka Sangha, Urimajalu K Rama Bhat, and principal of Vivekananda PU College, Jeevandas, were present. Principal of Vivekananda PU College, Dr H Madhava Bhat, S R Rangamurthy, welcomed. Prof A V Narayana, general secretary of Golden Jubilee Celebrations Committee, proposed vote of thanks.