I had a privilege to invite Hon Sri Pranab Mukherjee in GSVM med college kanpur in May 2013 in the convocation. His program was finalised by Prez office and they insisted to draft minute to minute schedule. It was strange I thought but that is how it is done. He arrived at sharp 4pm and we finished National anthem in 52 seconds as per schedule and he took note of this.He told his ADC that it was one of the best convocations he ever attended.On returning from the Principal office, he accepted my request to join us for a group photograph with our HOD’s though he had reached the portico but then returned to the main hall.Prez’s minute to minute program is still on my mind and I learnt even more the value of time management.I confess that I became more disciplined ever since then. His program and my short association for merely one hour left indelible memories on my mind.His hidden strength was his simplicity which needs to be inculcated.
Sad that today he left for heavenly abode.I pay my homage with folded hands and prey that he rests in peace
Dr Navneet Kumar Neurologist.
Ex Principal GSVMMC Kanpur.
Presently Principal Dean GMC Kannauj