Webinar on “Netaji’s Parakram-An Inspiration to Youth”

As a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, On the occasion of 73^rd Republic Day and Parakram Diwas, 125^th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, NSS-YRC-RC Unit of Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management Bantakal in association with Disha Bharat Bengaluru organized a webinar on “Netaji’s Parakram-An Inspiration to Youth” on Wednesday, 26 January 2022. Mr. Manchal Mahesh from Disha Bharat was the resource person.

Mr.Mahesh started his presentation by briefing the importance of Parakram Diwas to commemorate the Birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. He said that the day is celebrated to honour and remember Netaji’s indomitable spirit and selfless service to the nation. This day is to inspire people of the country, especially the youth, to act with fortitude in the face of adversity as Netaji did, and to infuse in them a spirit of patriotic fervour.

Mr.Mahesh called upon the youth to take inspiration from the life of Netaji’ Subhash Chandra Bose and work for eradication of poverty illiteracy, social and gender discrimination, corruption casteism and communalism. Listing the qualities of Netaji’s inspring leadership, Mr.Mahesh said that with Netaji’s magical presence, he could enthuse and turn the soldiers who were ‘Prisoners of War’ into ‘Freedom Fighters’ and they became got to fight till their last breath for their dear leader and for their motherland. He said Netaji and Azad Hind Fauz captured people’s imagination as was evident in the popular support received by them during the trial of INA prisoners by British authorities.

Finally, he concluded the talk by saying that the nation requires the participation from all the youths to achieve their goals and help in taking the country towards progress.

Dr. Thirumaleshwara Bhat, Principal; spoke about the importance of celebrating Republic Day and Parakram Diwas and said that it is important to remember all the freedom fighters who sacrificed their life for the nation. Mr.Nagaraja Rao, Coordinator NSS-YRC-RC Unit conducted the program. Ms. Aninditha of final year CSE welcomed the gathering and compeered the program; Ms. Ananya of final year CSE introduced the resource person and proposed vote of thanks. More than 120 students including Faculty, Staff were participated in the talk.