Media Release
Mangaluru, Jan 26: The day of pride for all Indians ‘Republic Day’ was celebrated at St Aloysius Industrial Training Institute, here with a festive spirit.
Eliyas Sanctis-chief guest of the programme hoisted the flag. Everyone present in the premises saluted the flag with utmost pride. National song ‘Vande Matharam’ echoed in the campus. Vincent Mendonsa- principal introduced the chief guest and welcomed the gathering. The chief guest congratulated the students for coming together for celebrating this great day and said, “We, the people govern our nation. We must take the decision today to make our country corruption free. To be able to make this possible, we must responsibly elect our representatives. Education gives us knowledge necessary to identify and elect proper leaders. That is why getting proper education is very necessary. I request you to study well and get educated in a true sense. We must lead a life of values. If every citizen is filled with positive values, our country will become the greatest country.”
Eliyas Sanctis is a well known entrepreneur, social worker and Dakshina Kannada Rajyothsava awardee in 2013.
Student council members sang a song which delivered the message of unity in diversity, the essence of our democracy. In his presidential address Fr Melwyn Lobo SJ, the director of the institution said, “This is the day on which the freedom got from British was truly transferred to the hands of a common citizen. On this day we got our own constitution. The people got the right to elect their own government. Our constitution reflects the dreams of every citizen. It is built on four pillars- justice, liberty, equality and fraternity. We must be proud of our constitution and unite to uphold its values. Lately, communalism is gripping our nation and posing a threat to the constitutional values. It is greatly needed that we must all unite in protecting our constitution which protects freedom of speech and religions.”
Gyaral Milton Lobo of MMV Trade compered the programme.
Shameer- president of the student council proposed the vote of thanks.
The celebration concluded with the National Anthem.
Sweets were distributed to all.
Kiran Dsouza and Alwyn Menezes were the conveners of the programme.