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Narendra Modi attends SRCC centenary celebrations in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) at Delhi University, marking 100 years of the institution. During his visit, which coincided with Teachers’ Day, the Prime Minister traveled via the Delhi Metro and released a Rs 100 commemorative coin to honor the milestone.
In his address, Modi engaged with the younger generation by using Gen Z slang, referring to SRCC alumni as ‘OGs’ and stating that attending the college is a ‘flex’. He contrasted India’s current economic status, noting a 7.8% quarterly GDP growth, with the challenges of 2013 when the country was categorized among the ‘Fragile Five’ economies. He also recalled his 2013 visit to the campus as Chief Minister of Gujarat, revisiting his ‘glass half full’ metaphor to describe his optimistic vision for the nation.
While students described the speech as inspiring, political opponents, including the Congress party, criticized the event as an election campaign. Critics argued the Prime Minister avoided pressing issues such as unemployment, inflation, and the education system, instead focusing on institutional achievements and youth outreach.
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Arun Jaitley · Association of Students for Alternative Politics · Delhi Metro · Narendra Modi · Shri Ram College of Commerce · Sir Shri Ram · University of Delhi
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Prime Minister will address the gathering during the celebrations.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) student wing, ASAP, has announced a protest at the college starting at 10 a.m.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 7 p.m. on the college campus.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC).
- [● 3 SOURCES] Shri Ram College of Commerce was founded in 1926 by Sir Shri Ram.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The protest is directed against the Prime Minister regarding Jantar Mantar protests.