MUZAFFARPUR: Langat Singh College in Muzaffarpur celebrated its 126th Foundation Day with a tribute to India’s intellectual and cultural heritage, as dignitaries highlighted the role of education in shaping a developed, inclusive, and globally relevant India.
Addressing the gathering, Bihar Governor described India as a civilisational beacon of knowledge, asserting that while other ancient cultures have faded or fragmented, India’s Sanatan tradition has continued unbroken. “India has given knowledge to the world,” the Governor said, contrasting the country’s philosophical contributions during Europe’s Dark Ages with its later educational decline, attributing the lapse to prolonged neglect and foreign influence.
He underscored that India’s cultural fabric promotes unity across religious lines, positioning Sanatan culture not as exclusionary but as the “eternal essence” of the nation that fosters coexistence and respect.
Honouring a Legacy of Learning
Vice-Chancellor Prof Dinesh Chandra Rai paid homage to the college’s founder, Babu Langat Singh, noting his contributions not only to LS College but also to Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Describing him as a visionary, Rai said Singh envisioned education as a tool for empowerment, combining Indian values with modern thinking.
The Vice-Chancellor praised the National Education Policy (NEP), calling it a “golden era” for Indian academia. “The NEP reconnects students with their roots while equipping them to engage with the world,” he said.
Celebrating Character and Contribution
Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister, Vijay Kumar Sinha, marked the occasion as a celebration of “126 years of knowledge, values, and cultural service.” He highlighted the college’s distinguished alumni, including India’s first President Dr Rajendra Prasad and poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, adding that the institution has “built not just careers, but character.”
College Principal Om Prakash Roy echoed the sentiment, stating that the Governor’s visit had infused new energy into the institution. Roy reaffirmed LS College’s commitment to becoming a globally relevant academic centre and its active promotion of the NEP, which he said prioritises Indian languages, traditions, and historical perspectives.
Education, Technology and a Vision for 2047
Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Dr Rajbhushan Choudhary, tied India’s developmental ambitions to progress in education and technology. Referring to the “Developed India @2047” vision, he urged a national focus on educational reform and water conservation, calling both “pillars of a sustainable and prosperous future.”
The ceremony also saw the release of the college’s research journal and tributes to educational contributors led by Governor Arlekar.
The event opened with remarks by Prof Rajiv Kumar Jha, Head of the Hindi Department, and was hosted by Dr Sajida Anjum, Head of the Economics Department.
