Suttur, April 30, 2019: Former Minister and MLA, Sri Adaguru H. Vishwanath, emphasized the importance of imparting knowledge about the democratic system to students during his inaugural address at the Alumni and Parents Meet held at JSS College of Arts, Commerce, and Science, BN Road, Mysuru, on April 28, 2019.
Reflecting on his own student days at the college, Sri H. Vishwanath remarked, “During my time at this college, we had just 100 students. Today, we have over 3100 students pursuing their degrees and postgraduate studies here. I take great pride in mentioning that our college has achieved ‘Autonomous’ status and an ‘A’ grade from NAAC, along with several other accolades. From the very beginning, this college has emphasized culture, literature, arts, sports, and extracurricular activities alongside regular classes, fostering strong leadership qualities among students. I am a living example of this. During my B.Sc. studies, I actively participated in cultural and literary activities. Our college consistently secured top prizes in competitions. The student association elections taught me about our democratic system and administration. It was during my student days that I developed leadership qualities, which eventually helped me succeed in the political sphere and serve society. It enabled me to become a Minister. However, today, many students are unaware of the democratic framework in which our country operates. Hence, there is an urgent need to raise awareness among students about our democratic system.”
During the event, Prof. B.V. Sambashiavaiah, Chief Executive of the college, provided an overview of the college’s progress. Alumni and parents shared their experiences and opinions, fostering an enriching discussion.
The program commenced with a warm welcome by Prof. M. Mahadevappa, Principal, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. N. Rajendra Prasad, Assistant Professor. Kum. Vidyashri offered an invocation, setting a solemn tone for the gathering. Prof. D.S. Sadashivamurthy expertly facilitated the event. The occasion witnessed the presence of lecturers, students, and parents.