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Modi Takes Delhi Metro to SRCC Centenary Celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Shri Ram College of Commerce for its 100th anniversary.
He travelled to the college by Delhi Metro instead of using a private vehicle.
During the ride, he spoke with children.
At the celebration, he praised the college for its education and for helping develop leaders.
He said SRCC has made an important mark in public life and business.
Modi released a special Rs 100 coin for the anniversary.
He had previously visited the college in 2013, when he was Gujarat’s chief minister.
Earlier this year, he also met SRCC representatives and released a commemorative postage stamp.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled by Delhi Metro to attend Shri Ram College of Commerce’s centenary celebrations.
Modi praised SRCC for academic excellence, institution-building and nurturing leaders across business, public life and society.
During the metro ride, he interacted with children.
The prime minister released a commemorative Rs 100 coin marking SRCC’s 100th anniversary.
Modi’s visit was part of the BJP’s outreach to young people; he last visited SRCC in 2013.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shri Ram College of Commerce and Delhi University representatives.
- What
- Modi attended SRCC’s centenary celebrations, travelled there by Delhi Metro and released a commemorative Rs 100 coin.
- Where
- Shri Ram College of Commerce at Delhi University, Delhi.
- When
- Saturday; the event was scheduled for 7 PM, according to Modi’s post.
- Why
- To participate in SRCC’s centenary celebrations and recognise the institution’s contributions to education and leadership.
Key facts
- Institution
- Shri Ram College of Commerce, affiliated with Delhi University
- Occasion
- The college’s centenary celebrations
- Travel
- Modi travelled to the event by Delhi Metro
- Commemorative item
- A Rs 100 coin was released for the centenary
- Previous visit
- Modi last visited SRCC in 2013, as Gujarat chief minister
- Earlier anniversary event
- In April, Modi met the college’s governing body and a delegation at his residence
- Earlier commemoration
- A special commemorative postage stamp was released in April
Quotes
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India
“In a short while from now, at 7 PM, I will be at Delhi University’s iconic Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) to take part in its centenary celebrations. This college has distinguished itself over the years, making a mark for academic excellence, institution-building and for nurturing generations of leaders in business, public life and society.”
CNBC TV 18
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Sources
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