Mangalore: Emerging trends in Indian politics discussed at St Agnes College
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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (SS)
Mangalore, Sep 6: UGC-sponsored two-day national seminar on ‘Emerging trends in Indian politics’, was organized by the department of political science at St Agnes College on the Friday September 6.
The seminar began with a prayer followed by a devotional song by the students of St Agnes College. A slideshow was also presented describing achievements of the college and the seminars conducted during the past six years.
The inauguration of the seminar was to be done by U T Khadar, minster for health and family welfare and KSOU vice-chancellor professor Dr M G Krishnan but due to some reasons, in their absence, the function was inaugurated by professor Dr J S Sadananda, chairman of the department of political science at Kuvempu University, who was also the chief guest.
Dr J S Sadananda in his address with reference to the seminar topic said, “'Emerging trends in Indian politics' is a dynamic subject and if new trends do not emerge then there is surely something wrong, as politics demands discussion and negotiation of new trends.”
He also said, “There are different ways of understanding politics; scholars think that Indian politics is astonishing because there is chaos and stability both at the same time.”
“Indian politics has always experienced change in trends with change in government, and as new problems arise for which there could be no solution, even in such situations solutions are found,” he added.
He also noted, “Indian politics has no rational definition as politics and democracy has to be constantly redefined by experience and insight which will contribute to new perspectives.”
Dr J S Sadananda also spoke on ‘Caste and class in Indian society’.
On the occasion ex-student of St Agnes College Shwetha Rao B, IES, who is the assistant director of trade policy division and a member of ministry of commerce in the government of India, New Delhi, was felicitated. She bagged the second rank in the Indian Economic Service examination conducted by the UPSC.
Dr Sr Lydia Fernandes in her address said, “Political science is political consciousness, and the government should implement political consciousness in the education system. This would have led to constructive goals in the nation and students at a young age would think critically and politically.”
She clarified, “One must focus more on solutions than problems and be proactive in terms of crises and change, rather than reactive.”
“Education is futuristic but the implementation of political consciousness in education would create an open attitude, willingness to learn and change, thus people would progress, be earnest and enthusiastic. This seminar aims to enlighten the political consciousness in individuals,” she added.
Dr Sr M Prem D’Souza said, “The seminar on emerging trends in Indian politics defines the urge to have a good governance and remarkable leadership and thus we must initiate the change.”
Remembering great leaders and achievers like Mahata Gandhi, Nelson Mandala and Mother Teresa said, “We need to look for such leaders in politics who implement and initiate change in Indian politics. The objective of this seminar is to make the students real thinkers and the change that they want to see in the society.”
She concluded by thanking, motivating and encouraging the department of political science for conducting such a seminar.
Prof Krishnan Shenoy delivered vote of thanks while Sr Valencia compered the programme.
Dr Sr M Prem D’Souza AC, principal at St Agnes Colloge, Dr Sr Lydia Fernandes AC, joint secretary at St Agnes College, professor Chandramohan Marathe, HOD of political science and professor Krishnan Shenoy were present on the dais.
Chandramohan Marathe, HOD of political science, who was the organizer, delivered the welcome speech in which he expressed his gratitude towards the delegates, heads, teachers, press and the students for their presence.