Royal Global University Celebrates 79th Independence-Day

Technological Sovereignty of India must be celebrated along with the Political Sovereignty: RGU Vice Chancellor

GUWAHATI, August 16, 2025: Entire campus of The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) bloomed with the tri-colour and the spirit of all grew high with patriotic speeches, music and dance celebrating the 79th Independence Day of the country in a grand and exemplary manner.

The National Flag was hoisted at 8:55 am in the University campus by Dr AK Pansari, Chancellor, Shri A. K. Modi, Pro-Chancellor and Prof. AK Buragohain, Vice Chancellor of the University. The NCC cadets of RGU presented the guard of honour. Flag hoist was followed by the National Anthem and a patriotic speech delivered by the RGU Vice Chancellor. This was followed by the badge conferring ceremony of the NCC cadets by K. M. Sudha.

Addressing the large gathering, Prof. AK Buragohain said, “We must always remember the great sacrifices made by the Freedom Fighters to bring Independence for India. My tribute to those known and unknown millions of Indians who had laid down their lives for this.” Prof. Buragohain said that educational institutions have a great role in development of the country. “Today India is a technologically powerful country in the world—our technological sovereignty is something to be celebrated along with the political sovereignty”, he added.

Dr Florence Handique Rabha, Dr Saswati Bordoloi and Dr Annu Kumari recited patriotic poems while Prof. Abhijit Dutta presented a keyboard solo. The function ended with a friendly cricket match between faculty and administrative staff.