Vice-President graces Celebrations of St. Berchmans College

The Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, graced the Valedictory Function of the Centenary Celebrations of St. Berchmans College in Changanassery, Kerala, today.

The Vice-President said that this was his third visit to Kerala after assuming office and described it as a special one, noting that “Kerala has become Keralam,” reflecting the deep cultural identity and pride of the State.

Describing a 100-year-old college as “not just a campus of classrooms and corridors,” the Vice-President said that for a century, the institution has silently yet steadily contributed to nation-building. He noted that when the country was under colonial rule, the historic college served as a centre of intellectual awakening.Founded in 1922, he said, the college has stood as a guiding light of knowledge and character, shaping minds and the nation alike.

The Governor of Kerala,Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar; Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas & Tourism, Suresh Gopi; Kerala Minister for Cooperation, Ports and Devaswom, V. N. Vasavan; Member of Parliament Kodikunnil Suresh; MLA Job Michael; Archbishop of Changanassery Mar Thomas Tharayil; Principal of St. Berchmans College, Dr. Teddy Kanjooparampil; Manager of St. Berchmans College, Antony Ethackad; and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.(UPDATED ON 28TH FEBRUARY 2026)