CHANDIGARH, 27.04.25-The Department of Political Science, DAV College, Sector-10, Chandigarh, organized a Two-Day National Seminar on “Rashtriya Ekta (National Unity),” sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi. The seminar aimed to promote national integration and unity among students, scholars, and academicians.

Distinguished guests included Ms. Jyoti Malhotra, Editor-in-Chief, The Tribune Group; Principal R.C. Jeevan and Principal K.S. Arya, DAV Managing Committee; Dr. Kuldeep Agnihotri, Vice Chairman, Haryana Sahitya & Sanskriti Academy; and Prof. Pampa Mukherjee, Chairperson, Department of Political Science, Panjab University.

The seminar was also dignified by the presence of Dr. Vasant Patel, Associate Professor (History), Sardar Patel University, Gujarat, Dr. Arpit Patadiya, Assistant Professor (Political Science), SPU, Gujrat and Dr Rakesh Sharma, Assistant Professor (History), SPU, Himachal Pradesh.
Prof. Harish Thakur from Himachal Pradesh University delivered the keynote address, while the Valedictory Address was given by Prof. Mohd. Khalid from Panjab University, focusing on the nuances of national integration in India.

On the second day of the seminar, over 60 scholars presented papers in online and offline formats, contributing to vibrant academic discussions. The seminar was presided over by Dr. Mona Narang, Principal. Dr. Kanwalpreet, as the Convener of this National Seminar, formally welcomed the guests. Dr. Ghanshyam Dev (Head of the Department) delivered the Vote of Thanks and Dr. Rohil Oberoi (Organising Secretary) coordinated the event.