Vice-President attends centenary celebrations of Andhra University in Visakhapatnam
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the centenary celebrations of Andhra University in Visakhapatnam on 27 April 2026, recalling the legacy of former Vice-Chancellor Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Summary
The centenary celebrations of Andhra University in Visakhapatnam were attended by Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on 27 April 2026, who called the university a 'melting pot of ideas and leadership'. The Vice-President recalled the legacy of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a former Vice-Chancellor of the university, and noted that former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu is a distinguished alumnus. He also said Amaravati as the permanent capital reflects the aspirations of the people of Andhra Pradesh.
Key facts
- Event
- Andhra University centenary celebrations, 27 April 2026
- Place
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Chief guest
- Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan
- Former VC recalled
- Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
- Alumnus noted
- Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Andhra University, which celebrated its centenary in April 2026, is located in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Visakhapatnam
The Vice-President attended the centenary celebrations of Andhra University in Visakhapatnam.
Which philosopher-statesman, recalled by the Vice-President at the Andhra University centenary, was a former Vice-Chancellor of the university?
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Correct answer: C — Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
The Vice-President recalled the legacy of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University.