Attends memorial event organized by Global Gandhi Family J&K in remembrance of Bapu
- Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of Satya and Ahimsa, Truth and Non-violence continue to be our guiding light: LG
- As the world is getting more inter-dependent than ever before, Bapu’s teaching of equal respect for each other and peaceful co-existence will become more powerful instrument for welfare of mankind: LG
- Bapu laid lot of emphasis on balancing our development & ecology. It is our duty to make his vision integral part of our development policy, says the LG
- Dedicates his Mahatma Gandhi Award 2022 to 1.25 Crore citizens of J&K, calls them equal partners in UT’s growth story and working for peace, progress and prosperity
- SNS KASHMIR
- JAMMU, JANUARY 30:
- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today paid tributes to the Father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi on his Punya-Tithi in an event organized by Global Gandhi Family J&K, at the Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex.
- Paying homage to ‘Father of the Nation’, the Lt Governor said that Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of Satya and Ahimsa, Truth and Non-violence continue to be our guiding light.
- “Bapu’s life and teachings will continue to be relevant in the centuries to come. As the world is getting more inter-dependent than ever before, his teaching of equal respect for each other and peaceful co-existence will become more powerful instrument for welfare of mankind”, he added.
- Outlining the high ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, the Lt Governor underscored that for sustainable development of J&K UT, peoples’ participation is imperative to preserve our ecosystem. ‘Bapu laid a lot of emphasis on balancing our development and ecology. It is our duty to make his vision integral part of our development policy’, the Lt Governor said.
- The Lt Governor appreciated Gandhi Global Family, J&K for undertaking several activities for promoting the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi and Gandhian values, especially among the younger generation.
- He urged people to follow the values of Non-violence, Social justice, and Equality which are bedrock of peaceful and syncretic co-existence, strengthening the bonds of communal harmony, brotherhood and amity.
- The Lt Governor also appealed for ‘Jan-Bhagidari’ in promoting Swachhata and preserving ecology, besides strengthening greater public participation in the developmental journey of our country.
- On the occasion, the Lt Governor received the Mahatma Gandhi Award 2022. He dedicated his award to 1.25 Crore citizens of J&K, calling them equal partners in UT’s growth story and working for peace, progress and prosperity.
- Two minute silence was observed to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi and Bhajans were also recited in the memorial event.
- Padma Shri awardees, Captain Bana Singh PVC, Political leaders, members of civil society, senior officers of police and civil administration, besides others were present on the occasion.
- Earlier, in connection with Martyr’s Day, Raj Bhavan officials and staff members observed a two-minute silence as homage to Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi and countless brave Indians who sacrificed their lives during the freedom struggle.