United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi appeared overwhelmed and emotional receiving the honorary doctorate conferred on her by the Madras University on Friday and said she would cherish the moment.
"This morning is an occasion which I will cherish and approach with great humility. In all humility, I must say I hardly deserve the honour bestowed upon me," she said in her acceptance speech after receiving the doctorate from Tamil Nadu Governor and Chancellor of the University S S Barnala at a packed auditorium.
Image: Tamil Nadu Governor Surjit Singh Barnala confers doctorate degree upon the UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi.
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