Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Friday that Delhi University is not only associated with Delhi, but with the entire nation, and that it was the first university to speak out against the Emergency. He said at the closing ceremony of Delhi University's centenary celebrations that the university witnessed the fight for independence.

"DU is associated with the entire nation, not just Delhi." In 1975, DU was the first educational institution to speak out against the Emergency. It was critical in the implementation of the National Education Policy," he stated.

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the chief guest at the event. He laid the foundation stone of three buildings and also launched two coffee table books on the University.

Speaking at the event, Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh announced that Delhi University has recruited about 2,200 faculty members this year. "Delhi University has recruited about 2,200 faculty members this year and this was possible only because of our PM Modiji. DU has given the country some of the best businessmen and best citizens too," he said.