Team News Riveting
Raipur, July 29
At the 77th foundation day celebration of Hansraj College, Delhi University, Kurukshetra MP
and prominent industrialist Naveen Jindal was honored with the Mahatma Hansraj Gaurav
Award.
On this occasion, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar praised Naveen Jindal’s relentless
efforts to bring the national flag, the Tricolor, to the masses and his long legal struggle to ensure
this right.
Naveen Jindal, who has elevated politics, industry, education, and sports like polo and shooting
to new heights, was invited as a special guest by Hansraj College two days ago for their 77th
foundation day. Jindal is an alumnus of the college, having earned a degree in commerce from
there. In recognition of his achievements, Hansraj College bestowed upon him the Mahatma
Hansraj Gaurav Award. The award was presented by Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Prof.
Yogesh Singh and Hansraj College Principal Prof. Rama.
The chief guest of the event, Vice President and the Chancellor of Delhi University Jagdeep
Dhankhar, lauded Naveen Jindal’s efforts in promoting the Tricolor to the public. He remarked
that Jindal was so dedicated to his cause that he took the matter to the Supreme Court to ensure
citizens’ right to fly the Tricolor all year round.
Vice President Dhankhar mentioned that as an alumnus of Sainik School, Chittorgarh, the alumni
association has requested him to have Naveen Jindal install a large national flag at their school as
well. He assured the alumni that during his visit to Jindal’s college, where he completed his
graduation, he would request the installation of a large flag at Sainik School, Chittorgarh.
Vice President Dhankhar emphasized that students like Naveen Jindal demonstrate the
significance of Hansraj College. He also appreciated Jindal’s efforts in entrepreneurship and job
creation in the country.
Dr Prabhanshu Ojha, the coordinator of the program, mentioned that Naveen Jindal holds
Hansraj College very dear and is always ready to support the institution.
Notably, Naveen Jindal expressed his gratitude to the Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar via the
social media platform X, stating that the Vice President’s recognition of his efforts and struggles
for the Tricolor is a matter of pride for him. The Tricolor not only unites us but also inspires us
to contribute to nation-building.
