Chanakya National Law University students wow audience with dance, songs

PATNA: From classical delights of Kathak, Bharatanatyam and Odissi to Western mix of locking, popping, B-boying and moonwalk, students of Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) put up a captivating show that seemed right out of any reality TV programme, to mark the 8th foundation day of the institute on Monday.
It was difficult for the audience to decide if a prayer dance invoking the Almighty's blessings was more mesmerizing, or a Sufi medley was more heartwarming.That aside, watching the fairer sex tap their feet (and land their punches) on 'Muqabla, Subhan Allah' was a visual treat, but no less was the headstand stunt or the live musical fusion, a perfect amalgamation of the East and the West.
A mime presentation on 'Use of cellphone', solo performances, a skit and freestyle dance performances completed the bouquet of programmes. Some of the students who contributed to putting up a splendid show were Ankita, Anant, Sagar Saurabh, Siddhartha Singh, Shubham Surila, Manasi Agrawal, Sia, Shashi Shekhar, Neeraj and others. The programme was hosted by Shreya Raj, Animesh Jha, Shirish Chandra and Neha.
However, what dampened the celebration spirit was the non-participation of a section of CNLU students, according to vice-chancellor (VC) A Lakshminath. The VC expressed unhappiness over less than half of the students attending the foundation day function.
Speaking in the same vein, education minister P K Shahi, who was the chief guest on the occasion, said students should forget their differences and feel proud to be associated with one of the best institutions in the state. "It is sad to know that some students have not participated, but the college belongs to all of you," said Shahi, reminding them of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Altamas Kabir's words at the 1st convocation of the university that CNLU students could be the best competing with students of any other NLU of India.
Shahi said the CNLU's permanent campus had come up in almost record time of less than three years. "The education department has also sanctioned funds only last week for building incomplete portions of the CNLU," he said.
Expressing concern over "deteriorating discipline" among CNLU students, Justice A K Tripathi of Patna high court said, "Despite all facilities, students don't concentrate on acquiring knowledge and indulge in petty bickering." He said the judicial fraternity of the state had placed immense trust in the institution, many of whom had their wards studying there. So, there should be no compromise on the issue of discipline, he said.