AMU Centenary Celebration Live Updates: PM Modi Calls AMU 'Mini India', Lauds University's Heritage

Lal Bahadur Shastri was the last PM to attend AMU's event in 1964

The last time a prime minister attended an event at AMU was Lal Bahadur Shastri in 1964. Before him, prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru had visited the AMU four times. Jawaharlal Nehru had visited the campus for first time in 1948, when an honorary doctorate was conferred on him at the annual convocation, followed by visits in 1955, 1960 and 1963.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a special postal stamp to mark the centenary celebrations of AMU. This is the first time in five decades that a prime minister has attended an AMU event as the chief guest.

Dropout rate of Muslim girl students has reduced: PM Modi

Dropout rate of Muslim girl students has reduced, said PM Modi in his address at AMU. He added, "Malpractice of triple talaq has ended."

Politics can wait but development cannot: PM Narendra Modi at AMU event. People spreading negativity can be seen everywhere," said PM Modi. He also asks parties not to see development through a political prism.

"There is a need to have a common ground to build a new India, that is Atmanirbhar Bharat," PM Modi at AMU event.

"A lot of work has also been done regarding medical education. 6 years ago there were only 7 AIIMS in the country. Today there are 22 AIIMS in the country. Whether the knowledge is bestowed online or offline, it should reach everyone, change everyone's life, we are working with this goal," Prime Minister said.

"The government is also continuously working to increase the number of enrollments and increase seats in higher education. In 2014, there were 16 IITs in our country. Today there are 23 IITs. In 2014, there were 9 IIITs in our country. Today there are 25 IIITs. In 2014, we had 13 IIMs. Today there are 20 IIMs," said PM Modi.

"50 crore people got free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh under Ayushman scheme without any discrimination. What belongs to the country belongs to every countryman and every citizen should be benefited, our government is working with this spirit. The plans that the country is making today are reaching every section without distinction of religion. Bank accounts of over 40 crore poor opened without any discrimination. Without discrimination, more than 2 crore poor were provided pucca houses. More than 8 crore women get gas without discrimination," PM Modi said.

"In the last 100 years, AMU has also worked to strengthen India's relations with many countries of the world. The research done here on Urdu, Arabic and Persian languages, research on Islamic literature, gives new energy to India's cultural relations with the entire Islamic world," said PM Modi. 

"The way AMU helped society even during this crisis is unprecedented. Getting thousands of people to do free tests, building isolation wards, building plasma banks and contributing a large amount to the PM Care Fund shows the seriousness of fulfilling your obligations to society," PM Modi said.

PM Modi: We see a mini India in AMU campus

Prime Minister said, "Even during the pandemic, the way AMU has helped the nation is commendable. It not only organised testing camps but also contributed a large share in PM care fund to aid the citizens of our nation. We see a mini India in AMU campus."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the event

"I would like to thank you for giving me an opportunity to be a part of this celebration," said PM Modi. 

Watch Live! https://t.co/XpeOmVEiLC

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 22, 2020

Prime Minister Modi releases the postal stamp

Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases the postal stamp.

AMU VC Welcomes Prime Minister Narendra Modi

"After a gap of 56 years, an incumbent prime minister has joined celebrations in AMU. India has been able to strengthen his powers under the leadership of PM Modi. I take this to opportunity congratulate the PM and Education Minister for NEP which will transform the education system in India."

Education Minister Addresses the event

Lauding AMU, Mr Pokhriyal at the centenary celebration of the Aligarh Muslim University said, "I am honoured to be a part of this celebration. I congratulate all the faculty, students and their parents on this occasion. Character building, nation-building and capacity building is our responsibility and AMU has always fulfilled its responsibility towards the nation. AMU symbolises unity in diversity and its a matter of pride that we live in a country where we have reputed institutions like AMU."

Chancellor of the University His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifudin addresses the event

"It is a matter of great pride for us that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be joining us today."

At 11 AM tomorrow, 22nd December, will be speaking at the centenary celebrations of the Aligarh Muslim University. @AMUofficialPRO https://t.co/hPkXBQuXGB

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 21, 2020

About Aligarh Muslim University

AMU became a University in 1920, through an Act of Indian Legislative Council by elevating the Mohammedan Anglo Oriental (MAO) College to the status of a Central University. MAO College was set up in 1877 by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. The University has a campus spread over 467.6 hectares of land in the city of Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. It also has three off-campus centres in Malappuram (Kerala), Murshidabad-Jangipur (West Bengal) and Kishanganj (Bihar).

Narendra Modi to release a postal stamp

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also release a postal stamp during the event. Chancellor of the University Syedna Mufaddal Saifudin and Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank are also present on the occasion.

Hon'ble PM of India Shri @narendramodi will be celebrating with us, the 100 golden years of @AMUofficialPRO. @SanjayDhotreMP @PIB_India @MIB_India @DDNewslive @transformIndia @mygovindia https://t.co/1OMn9960wV

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) December 22, 2020

AMU Vice Chancellor Tariq Mansoor: We are proud of AMU

AMU Vice Chancellor Tariq Mansoor said, "We are all proud of the work AMU has done. I am really humbled and honoured to be the VC of this institution. AMU community is thankful to PM Narendra Modi for accepting the invitation to participate in the celebrations marking 100 years of the university."

AMU Centenary Celebrations Begins

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is hosting its online centenary celebration today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon address the faculty, students via video conferencing.

Hon'ble PM of India Shri @narendramodi Ji will be celebrating with us the 100 golden years of @AMUofficialPRO tomorrow at 10 AM. I & @DrRPNishank Ji will also be attending the event, tune in to my page & join us #live. pic.twitter.com/M5gxVcDWVU

— Sanjay Dhotre (@SanjayDhotreMP) December 21, 2020

Buildings in Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) have been illuminated for its centenary celebrations. Speaking to ANI, AMU Public Relations Officer (PRO) Omar Saleem Peerzada said, "A centenary celebration is a landmark event in the history of any university. We are celebrating this event following all protocols of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are webinars, seminars and symposiums going on."

"Moreover the landmark buildings and administrative block of the Univesity besides several gates are being decorated with lights depicting the rich and unique heritage of the University," he said.

We extend our gratitude @SanjayDhotreMP @DrRPNishank @PMOIndia @ProfTariqManso1 @EduMinOfIndia https://t.co/NH6haQedAa

— Aligarh Muslim University (@AMUofficialPRO) December 22, 2020

AMU spokesman, earlier on December 1, said the online centenary celebration of the Aligarh Muslim University might include the virtual release of a coffee table book depicting the pictorial history of the university.

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AMU Hosts Centenary Celebrations Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the centenary celebrations of Aligarh Muslim University today at 10 am via video conferencing.