On the concluding day of ‘Students Union Fest’ at DBS College, the ambience of Garhwali folk song was all over in the campus on Saturday. Former Chief Minister Maj Gen BC Khanduri was the chief guest, whereas, ex-Cabinet Minister Heera Singh Bisht and Purola MlA Maal Chand were the special guests.
In his address, Gen Khanduri said, “Students are the future of the world. They should get attach with the future of this country. A student must be intelligent and enthusiastic, so that he could compete with the students of USA and China. He/she has to take part in each and every movement. There should be some changes in the field of education.”
Garhwali folk singer, Manglesh Kandwal sang the Garhwali songs and students could not resist from dancing till the last song. Some students were seen afraid, whereas, some were fully enjoying the folk song. The Garhwali folk songs were so melodious, that not only the students, but the guests as well as the teachers were mesmerised, with the sweet voice of the Garhwali folk singer, Manglesh Kandari.
There were more than 1,000 students, who were enjoying the fest, but there were students of Botany IInd year who were busy in practical exam. The sound of the DJ was so loud, that the students were facing problems while giving their exam. External exams at DBS College is taking place by March 25 and will continue till May 1 but many of the students were not seen tensed at all. Priyanka Bisht, a student of the college, said, “I am ready to give the exams, as I am studying at home. These fests take place only once in a year, so we should enjoy it anyhow.”
Another student Sachin Rana said such fests should be organised at right time so that student would get enjoyment and will get enough time for preparation of their exam as well. He said, his brother Sagar Bhatt is a student of Botany 2nd year, and he had his practical. It is impossible to give practical when there is a fest and the sound of the DJ is so loud, he added.