The duo of Garhwali folk singers, Meena Rana and Pritam Bhartwan enthralled the students at DAV College on Thursday. The folk singers enlivened the cultural event which was part of the week long Student's union celebrations. The students, both boys and girls were seen gyrating to the beats of the popular folk numbers sung by Bhartwan and Rana. Pritam, who is famous for singing ‘Jagars’ (traditional art of invocation of deities through songs) spell bounded the students with his mastery over now dying art of Jagars.
The President of state Congress, Kishore Upadhyaya was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Addressing the students he said that the students are faced with many challenges in today’s world. He called upon the youths to face these challenges with determination. The congress leader said that the students should make a detailed plan for achieving their dreams and stick to the plan till they get success in their endeavor. The BJP leader, Dhan Singh Rawat was also present in the occasion. In his address he called upon the youth to engage in creative activities. He said that apart from studies participation in cultural activities is also essential for all round development of the students.
The media advisor of the state Chief Minister Harish Rawat, Surendra Kumar was also present on the occasion. The guests were welcomed by the President of Student’s union Rakesh Negi and others.