PM Modi attends Shri Ram College of Commerce centenary celebrations
On 5 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi University.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) of Delhi University on 5 September 2026 and paid tribute to its founder Shri Ram. Narendra Modi traced the college's growth from a modest establishment in Daryaganj and recalled alumni such as the late Arun Jaitley and Sanjeev Sanyal. The Prime Minister said India achieved 7.8% quarterly growth despite the West Asia war and global trade hurdles, and remains the fastest-growing major economy. He also recalled his 2013 address at SRCC and his promise of Pro-People Good Governance (P2G2).
Key facts
- Event
- SRCC centenary, 5 Sep 2026
- Founder
- Shri Ram
- Origin
- Began as a modest establishment in Daryaganj
- Growth cited
- 7.8% quarterly GDP growth
- Earlier address
- PM spoke at SRCC in 2013 (P2G2)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
At the SRCC centenary on 5 September 2026, what quarterly growth rate did PM Modi cite for India?
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Correct answer: D — 7.8%
The PM said achieving 7.8% quarterly growth amid the West Asia war and trade hurdles shows India's intrinsic capability.
Shri Ram College of Commerce, which celebrated its centenary in September 2026, began as a modest establishment in which part of Delhi?
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Correct answer: A — Daryaganj
The PM traced SRCC's evolution from a modest establishment in Daryaganj.