HT Correspondent
DHUBRI, April 2: The Department of Sanskrit at Bholanath College (Autonomous), in collaboration with the Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Samiti, Dhubri, organised an insightful lecture on the theme “Social Integration and Development of India : An Analysis in Present Perspective” on April 2, in celebration of the Assamese 1431 Bhaskarabda, Shukla-Panchami Tithi.
The event was presided over by Dipendra Kumar Adhikari, President of the Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Samiti, Dhubri District and commenced with the lighting of the lamp by Hemanta Dhing Majumdar, National Secretary General of the Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Samiti. The ceremony was also overseen by Chandrashekhar Upadhyay, Assistant Professor of the Department of Sanskrit, Bholanath College (Autonomous).
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Kishore Kumar Shah, Principal of Bholanath College, extended a warm welcome to all attendees, while Umesh Das, Secretary of the Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Samiti, Dhubri District, provided an explanation of the event’s purpose. The opening performance was delivered by Malvika Dihidar, and her associates who performed a song to set the tone for the occasion.
Key figures at the event included Debamoy Sanyal, Chairman of the Dhubri Municipal Board, Ranjit Kumar Roy, President of the Dhubri District Bharatiya Janata Party, Dhruba Chakraborty, Retired Principal of Bholanath College, Mousumi Bhattacharya, Head of the Department of Sanskrit at Bholanath College, Rita Borah, and Juri Sharma.
Hemanta Dhing Majumdar, the guest speaker, highlighted the importance of samrasata (social harmony) in Indian culture by referencing various ancient texts, including the Vedas and Upanishads. He emphasized the significant role that social cohesion has played in the development of India’s social, cultural, political, and economic spheres, and stressed its ongoing relevance in the present day.
The event also featured cultural performances, including a naam kirtan by Malvika Dihidar and her group, and a song “Manav Deh Matir” by Pratima Baruah Pandey, performed by the students of the Sanskrit department of Bholanath College. In his presidential address, Dr. Dipendra Kumar Adhikari spoke on the importance of harmony in shaping India’s history, society, and culture.
The gathering saw the participation of over 300 individuals, including college principals, school heads, professors, and students from the college.
The meeting concluded with the national anthem, marking the end of an enriching session that underscored the essential role of social harmony in India’s continued growth and unity.
