NEW DELHI: The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday demanding to name Delhi University‘s Veer Savarkar College college after former PM Dr Manmohan Singh instead. Singh passed away on December 26 at age 92 at AIIMS, New Delhi.
“You are set to inaugurate a college named after Veer Savarkar under the University of Delhi, NSUI strongly demands that this institution be named after Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh ji. His recent passing has left a deep void, and the most fitting tribute to his legacy would be to dedicate premier educational institutions in his name,” the NSUI wrote.
The NSUI highlighted the two-time prime minister’s work establishing IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, and central universities. They further put forward three demands over dedication to Dr Manmohan Singh. They are as follows as per the letter released:
- A world-class college under the University of Delhi named after Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji.
- A Central University dedicated to his name.
- Inclusion of his life journey-from a post-partition student to a global icon-in academic curricula and political sphere.
“Dr. Singh’s legacy as a scholar, economist, and statesman embodies resilience, merit, and dedication to national progress. Naming institutions after him will inspire generations and honor his transformative vision,” the NSUI stated while adding that “The Government must act immediately to recognize his unparalleled contributions to India.”
Additionally, in a statement to ANI, NSUI National President Varun Choudhary said, “It would be a tribute to his academic journey and contributions to the nation.”.
This comes a day before PM Modi is set to inaugurate Veer Savarkar College in Najafgarh and lay the foundation stones for Delhi University’s new campuses in East and West Delhi, as announced by Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh.
