By Sunil Sonker
Mussoorie, 9 Jul: The Mussoorie unit of the ‘Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad’ (ABVP) celebrated ABVP’s 75th Foundation Day with enthusiasm and pride on Wednesday at Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir, here. On this historic occasion, students who performed well in classes 10 and 12 were honoured with certificates and mementos. Student leaders Anuj Panwar, Pawan, Ashutosh Joshi, Vikas Rawat, Vedant Thapali recalled that ABVP was founded in 1949, and from 1958 it started getting the support of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. This organisation has been working for education, student rights, social awareness and nation building since the beginning. It was pointed out that, today, ABVP has become the voice of millions of students in universities, colleges and schools across the country. This organisation not only demands educational reforms but is also active on issues like anti-corruption movements, women empowerment, environmental protection and employment policy.
Mementos were given to students who brought laurels to their schools and the region by participating in cultural, social and creative activities. It was emphasised that the organisation stands not only with those who top the examinations but with every student who expects justice, quality and equal opportunity. The aim of ABVP is not just to teach the students but to make them responsible citizens. Through this program, ABVP gave a clear message that the feeling of doing something for the nation along with studies is the true student life.
