MANUU Governor of Bihar to Deliver Azad Memorial Lecture
Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad, is set to organise the prestigious Maulana Azad Memorial Lecture on November 11, 2026, as part of its annual Azad Day celebrations. The Governor of Bihar, Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.), will deliver the memorial lecture as the chief guest.
According to the programme organisers, the Bihar Governor has confirmed his participation in the event. The lecture will be held at 10:30 AM at the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) Auditorium on the MANUU campus in Hyderabad.
The programme is being organised to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister, and to observe National Education Day, which is celebrated every year on November 11. The occasion highlights Maulana Azad's contributions to Indian education, national development, literature and cultural harmony.
The Maulana Azad Memorial Lecture is an important annual event organised by MANUU to remember the vision and legacy of the university's namesake. It provides an opportunity for students, faculty members, researchers and academicians to gain insights from distinguished personalities and engage with important educational and social issues.
To enable wider participation, the university has also made arrangements for the live telecast of the lecture through the MANUU Instructional Media Centre (IMC) YouTube channel. Students, teaching staff, non-teaching staff and interested viewers can watch the programme online.
The participation of the Bihar Governor is expected to make this year's Azad Memorial Lecture a significant part of the university's celebrations. The event will also provide an opportunity to reflect on Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's vision of inclusive education and his lasting contribution to the country's educational system.