MDU to have Shriram Sharma Research Chair: CM Saini
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today announced the establishment of a Research Chair in the name of freedom fighter and member of Constituent Assembly Pandit Shriram Sharma at Maharishi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak. In addition, he said a university/institution would be named after Pandit Sharma to honour his contribution to the nation.
Saini made the announcements while unveiling the statue of Pandit Sharma at a function organised at Pandit Shriram Sharma Park premises here. He paid tribute to the freedom fighter, highlighting his role in India’s freedom struggle, making of the Constitution and his contributions to nation-building post Independence.
The CM also announced that the government would observe his birth anniversary on October 1 every year. On the occasion, essay, poem writing, and speech competitions would be held in schools and colleges across the state, encouraging students to learn about and reflect on his life and legacy.
The CM also announced the installation of a 30-ft national flag at the site of Pandit Sharma’s statue, along with a beautification project for the location. Regarding the two other demands by Pandit Shriram Sharma Vichar Manch—writing his saga of valour at Pandit Shriram Sharma Metro Station, Bahadurgarh, and including his biography in the school curriculum—Saini said these requests would be forwarded to the relevant departments.
He also announced a grant of Rs 21 lakh for Pandit Shriram Sharma Vichar Manch Samiti.
“Pandit Sharma served in many prestigious positions in joint Punjab as well as in Haryana after 1966. In 1965, he was appointed Chairman of the Haryana Development Committee by the government. During his tenure, the committee produced a report in 1966, which highlighted the significant discrimination Haryana faced not only in terms of development but also in political participation and employment opportunities. The report played a crucial role in strengthening the demand for the creation of a separate state,” he added.
