BHU Student Delegation Meets Himachal Pradesh Governor

BHU Student Delegation Meets Himachal Pradesh Governor

Led by Research Scholar Ranjeet Kumar Rai, the delegation presented a memento of Shiksha Mahakumbh 6.0

Discussions covered politics, culture, the Emergency, public service and career guidance; students also learned about the historical significance of the 1971 Shimla Agreement

Shimla/Varanasi : An 11-member student delegation from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, met Himachal Pradesh Honourable Governor Shri Kavinder Gupta at Raj Bhavan in Shimla. The delegation, which participated in Shiksha Mahakumbh 6.0 at the National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, held an engaging interaction with the Governor on a range of historical, social, educational and contemporary issues.

The meeting, which lasted approximately one and a half hours, covered subjects including politics, Indian culture, the Emergency, public service, career development and the role of Generation Z in nation-building. The students shared their queries and received guidance based on the Governor’s experience and perspectives. The delegation visited Raj Bhavan under the guidance of Major Shamsher Singh and Dr. Bala Lakhendra, with research scholar Ranjeet Kumar Rai leading the group. The interaction provided students with an opportunity to gain insights into public life, governance and India’s historical and democratic traditions.

Students Learn About the Historical Significance of the Shimla Agreement

A key highlight of the meeting was the discussion on the Shimla Agreement of 1972, signed by India and Pakistan following the 1971 war. The Governor briefed the students on the historical background and significance of the agreement. He also showed the delegation the table reportedly associated with the negotiations relating to the Shimla Agreement. The students took photographs with the Governor and gained a closer understanding of this important historical episode. The discussion also touched upon democratic institutions, the Emergency, responsibilities in public life and the participation of young people in nation-building. The interaction offered students an opportunity to connect historical knowledge with contemporary public affairs.

Shiksha Mahakumbh 6.0 Memento Presented to the Governor

On behalf of the delegation, research scholars Ranjeet Kumar Rai, Geetanjali, Manas Raj and Aditya Kumar presented a memento of Shiksha Mahakumbh 6.0 to the Governor. They briefed him on the objectives, activities and sessions of the three-day event organised by Vidya Bharati’s Holistic Education Department at NIT Hamirpur. The students also shared details of the Media Conclave and other academic, interactive and innovation-focused sessions conducted during the event. The delegation highlighted discussions on education, media, social responsibility and the role of young people in addressing contemporary challenges.

Research Scholars and Postgraduate Journalism Students Part of the Delegation

The 11-member delegation comprised research scholars and postgraduate students from the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at BHU. The members were Ranjeet Kumar Rai, Geetanjali, Manas Raj, Aditya Kumar, Gayatri Narayan, Priyanka Yadav, Harsh, Sushmita Pandey, Aarti, Rajsi and Abhishek. The meeting at Raj Bhavan provided the students with an enriching learning experience beyond the classroom. It enabled them to share their experiences from Shiksha Mahakumbh 6.0, learn about significant historical events and engage in meaningful discussions on public service, democratic values and the responsibilities of young citizens.