Andhra University Centenary Celebrations Kick Start In Visakhapatnam

The centenary celebrations of Andhra University kicked off here on Monday with Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in attendance.

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Odisha Governor K Hari Babu, and Union Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu also attended the event. 

The 100th Foundation Day celebrations opened at the AU College of Engineering grounds with traditional dance



performances, followed by the national song and the national anthem.

Later, the Vice President was felicitated. Governor Nazeer presented him a centenary emblem, while Chandrababu Naidu presented him an idol of Sri Venkaeswara Swamy. 

Elaborate arrangements were made as more than 25, 000 people, including students and officials, are attending the valedictory event, and the campus has been illuminated with colourful lighting ahead of the celebrations.