Prime Minister Highlights SRCC’s Legacy in Delhi University Event

At a landmark event on September 5, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a gathering at Shri Ram College of Commerce, marking the institution’s hundred‑year milestone. Arriving on the Delhi Metro, the prime minister interacted with students and alumni before delivering a speech that traced SRCC’s evolution from its 1926 founding by Sir Shri Ram to its present status as a premier centre for commerce and management studies.

Modi singled out distinguished alumni, calling himself the "sixth player" in the college’s long game, and stressed the historic importance of the occasion for India’s education sector. He thanked Sir Shri Ram for laying a foundation that has become a "sea of accomplishments" for generations of scholars, administrators and nation‑builders.

The event featured remarks from university officials, a presentation of the commemorative Rs 100 coin, and the presence of Education Minister Prashant Joshi, reinforcing the government’s commitment to higher‑education excellence.

Social media buzz amplified the speech, with video clips of the prime minister’s informal dialogue with students circulating widely.