Leh, Apr 1: The Department of Political Science at the Leh Campus of the University of Ladakh on Tuesday organised an inter-departmental quiz competition centred on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, as part of the ongoing national commemoration marking his 151st birth anniversary.
The event forms part of a two-year initiative of the Government of India, running from October 31, 2024 to October 31, 2026, aimed at promoting national unity, civic awareness and collective memory of Patel’s role in integrating the country. The university programme sought to align academic engagement with this broader national observance.
Students from nine departments — Education, Travel and Tourism Management, Economics, History, Commerce, Botany, Mathematics, Political Science and Forensic Sciences — participated in the competition, reflecting wide academic involvement across disciplines.
The Political Science team, represented by Odned Dolma (IV Semester) and Padma Angmo (II Semester), secured the top position. The Department of History team, comprising Tsering Spaldon and Kaleem Ahmad Wani, both from the IV Semester, finished as first runners-up.
The programme began with a welcome address by Dr Jegmet Spaldon, Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science, who placed the event within the context of the national commemoration initiative. The proceedings were conducted by Tsewang Dolma, while Rinchen Angmo, Coordinator of the department, delivered the vote of thanks.
Officials said the initiative departs from conventional single-day observances, instead adopting a sustained approach to engage citizens, particularly students, in discussions around unity and governance. The department reiterated its focus on encouraging informed and participative citizenship through academic activities.
