CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The ST/SC Cell of Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication organised a programme on Rani Durgavati Jayanti at the Lata Mangeshkar Auditorium.
The chief guest, tribal expert Ranjana Chitale, said Rani Durgavati’s life is an unmatched example of women’s empowerment, and that she never compromised with her identity, existence and selfhood.
The programme began with the lighting of the lamp. After this, programme convener Dr Gajendra Singh Awasya honoured chief guest Ranjana Chitale by presenting her with a book.
In her address, Ranjana Chitale spoke in detail on the life and personality of Rani Durgavati. She said Rani Durgavati was a brave and courageous ruler of Gondwana, who set an example of freedom, self-rule and women’s empowerment in her life. After the death of her husband, Rani Durgavati took charge of the state and governed it efficiently. She also fought against the army of Mughal emperor Akbar to protect the freedom and honour of her state.
Ranjana Chitale said Rani Durgavati’s life inspires courage, self-respect and struggle. In her address, she also highlighted the role of tribal society and said tribal communities and tribal warriors made an important contribution to the freedom struggle. She urged students to learn about the history and contribution of tribal heroes and warriors and to spread awareness about them in society.
Dr Ramdin Tyagi, Dr Lokendra Singh Rajput, Dr Arun Khobre, Dr Surya Prakash, Dr Manoj Dhurve, Dr Tushar Bhonsle, along with other teachers, employees and a large number of students were present at the ceremony. At the end of the programme, programme convener Dr Gajendra Singh Awasya proposed the vote of thanks and concluded the event.
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