Chandigarh, Aug 6 (UNI) Vice President and Panjab University Chancellor M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday said former Union Minister Sushma Swaraj was seen as an epitome of Indian culture with a blend of modern thinking and traditional values and was always respectful towards seniors.
Stating this while delivering first Sushma Swaraj Memorial Lecture organised online by Panjab University here today on her death anniversary, the Vice President said Sushma Ji was my sister and a family to me. Still cannot believe that she is no more, he added.
Mr Naidu said Sushma ji was one of the most popular Indian Ministers in recent times. She was a wonderful human being, always considerate and prompt in responding to any issue.
Appreciating the efforts of Panjab University in organising the first Memorial Lecture, Mr Naidu stressed that he is proud to be the Chancellor of the University which has produced a Parliamentarian and Leader like Sushma ji. He said memorial lectures or commemoration events are meant to not only pay tributes but also inspire the younger generation to emulate the qualities of great men and women.
University Vice Chancellor Raj Kumar, in his welcome address, said the University is proud if its alumna and plans to organise memorial lecture every year. He introduced the Vice President and gave a brief sketch of Sushma Ji’s life and career.
Ms Bansuri Swaraj, daughter of late Sushma Swaraj, was present online along with 800 PU faculty, researchers and students.
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