The Vivekananda Institute of Advanced Educational Research and Technology and the College of Business Management here jointly held ‘Matrupitru Pujan Utsav (Parents’ Worship Day) and a seminar titled ‘Aama Pilanka Bhavishyat’ (Future of our children) at Khordha on Tuesday when elsewhere the day was celebrated as the Valentine’s Day.
The programmes presided over by institute chairman Dr Dhirendra Nanda was moderated by journalist Sujit Kumar Mishra. Students prayed their parents and teachers with flowers and diyas and sought their blessings.
Attending as chief guest, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha regional head Jagdish Prasad Khadanga strongly opposed observation of the Valentine’s Day stating that young girls and boys are suffering both mentally and physically for holding the foreign ritual.
BJP leader Bhubanananda Tripathy said Indian society and culture has been severely hit due to such (Valentine Day) programmes. Noted social activist Subash Chandra Gantayat opined that future of children is brightened by the blessings of parents. Among others, Khordha law College Principal Dr Bhundaban Panda and administrator Harendranath Pal were present.