DARHAL, Aug 13: Government Degree College (GDC) Darhal organized an enlightening lecture on Indian Independence and the Freedom Struggle on the eve of Independence Day as part of the ongoing celebrations. The programme aimed to acquaint students with the sacrifices of freedom fighters and inspire them to uphold the values of patriotism, democracy, constitutionalism and national unity.
The programme was held under the patronage and guidance of the Principal, Prof. Zamir Ahmed Mirza, who emphasized the importance of educating the younger generation about India’s freedom struggle and its enduring legacy.
A comprehensive extension lecture on the Indian Freedom Struggle Movement was delivered by Dr. Atta Ul Rehman Malik, Head, Department of Political Science.
He highlighted the major phases of the national movement, including the Swadeshi, Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movements, and discussed the contributions and sacrifices of prominent leaders as well as ordinary citizens, students, women, workers and peasants.
Dr. Malik further emphasized that India’s independence was the result of a long and collective struggle and explained the connection between the freedom movement and the ideals of the Indian Constitution—justice, liberty, equality and fraternity. He urged students to become responsible citizens and contribute positively to nation-building.
The programme was organized by the College Cultural and Literary Committee and witnessed the active participation of faculty members including Prof. Ghulam Abbas, Dr. Taseem Ahmed, Prof. Anzar Ahmed, Dr. Mohd Akhlaq, Dr. Mohd Shakoor, Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed, Dr. Zarkha Sultan, Dr. Hilal Tantray, Dr. Musheer ul Hasan, Dr. Tariq Bhat, Jameel Ahmed, Sadam Hussan and Altaf Hussain, along with other teaching and non-teaching staff.
The programme concluded with a renewed commitment to honour the sacrifices of freedom fighters, uphold constitutional values, strengthen national unity and contribute responsibly to the progress of the nation.